assume
Example Sentences
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“They assume that rural folk are dumb. They assume that rural folk are not going to resist, and they’re wrong.”
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
He celebrated his 39th birthday before this year’s knockout rounds began, so it’s not unreasonable to assume that this will be his last.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
"People assume there must be somebody regulating these practitioners and holding them accountable when things go wrong," she says.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
"We assume the cells' function based on the data, but we cannot confirm it in this type of study," she explains.
From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026
I can only assume he must have been told the other names when he was given instructions for the rescue.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing assume
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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