assumed

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When he said a few days later that he would accept them, but only if he won, most people assumed he was joking.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

When news of England’s 1-0 defeat to the U.S. during the opening round of the 1950 World Cup reached London from Brazil, stunned Brits assumed it must have been a typo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And unlike many wealthy self-funders, Steyer did not leap into a campaign as a political neophyte who assumed their business skills would translate into being an effective elected official.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When Emily Cullen picked up her son after his English exam, she assumed the smile on his face meant things had gone well.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I assumed she helped us so that she could get on TV, but hearing that, I wonder if Cora Phillips might actually care about this.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz