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assuming

[uh-soo-ming] / əˈsu mɪŋ /


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Next week’s economic highlight is the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report set to be released on Friday, assuming there is no government shutdown.

From Barron's

Next week’s economic highlight is the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report set to be released on Friday, assuming there is no government shutdown.

From Barron's

The comedian inadvertently revealed he had won after assuming a cameraman already knew, because he had congratulated him.

From BBC

The 28-year-old will take the reins of the T20 side when Australia hosts India next month, before assuming the one-day and Test duties for their tour of the Caribbean in March.

From Barron's

If you’ve covered expenses for your friends before, no matter how small, they may have a reason for assuming you’ll do so again.

From MarketWatch