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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

Hawaii’s leaders may discover that the people who create jobs and grow businesses have more options than some politicians assume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I assume it’s in a popular area, given your expectations that it will increase in value by about $200,000 to $300,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“That was rude of me to assume you’d learned it here.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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