assuming

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Its unlikely he “would want to do anything that threatens financial stability, particularly so soon after assuming office,” wrote Dario Perkins, global macroeconomist at TS Lombard.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

At the time, Todd Blanche still headed the office, before assuming the role of acting attorney general in April.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Based on those numbers, and assuming the premiums remain constant for the rest of the term, it makes sense to continue the policy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors often make the mistake of assuming that they should “buy low and sell high,” but that can be too risky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It irritated him: her assuming that everything belonged to Master, her taking command of his kitchen, her ignoring his perfect jollof rice and chicken.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie