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assume

[uh-soom] / əˈsum /






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Many people assume hearing loss happens gradually and is simply part of getting older.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Both will assume their positions July 1 and BP said a recruitment process is under way to appoint a permanent head of the downstream business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I’ll be paying for my flights from New York City, and I assume I’ll also need to get them wedding gifts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Everyone else took their seats and a moment later a man who I could only assume was Professor O’Reilly sauntered into the room.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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