assuming

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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

Gifts to a spouse, assuming they are a U.S. citizen, are generally not subject to gift tax either.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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

The filing could put the company behind Claude on a path to go public this fall, assuming it proceeds as planned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“They were just assuming home prices would keep going up,” says Eisman.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis