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assume

[uh-soom] / əˈsum /






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Several families say their anonymity makes others feel nervous to talk to them about what happened, and has made the public and authorities assume the girls are more recovered than they are.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Maybe calling someone a birdbrain shouldn’t be the insult we assume.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In that situation, it might make sense to assume you’ll live longer and save more to prepare.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I assume he has other hobbies — fitness or books or something else — that he did not mention in his relatively short letter.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

I learned three things from Emilika that day: First, walk as if you have important business, and most people will assume you do.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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