assuming

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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

Even if we can’t be sure something is conscious, we might err on the side of caution by assuming it is – what philosopher Jonathan Birch calls the precautionary principle for sentience.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Korea has emerged as what senior U.S. officials have described as a “model ally”—contributing to America’s industrial revitalization through investment, strengthening shared technological competitiveness, and assuming greater responsibility for our shared defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

That means, assuming healthcare multiples won’t go much lower, rising earnings can bring the ETF higher over time.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Setting up the men on his tiny board, he’d play game after game alone, first assuming the white side and then spinning the board around, with some pieces often tumbling onto the floor.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady