assumption

Example Sentences

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All the moves rest on the assumption that the war will continue and that Iran will remain capable of major interference with oil shipments or production.

From The Wall Street Journal

Studying this object has challenged previous assumptions about the early universe.

From Science Daily

Some areas are turning the corner, but some analysts fear the government's assumptions about improvements may be ambitious.

From BBC

That would make “the result even better when compared to our conservative assumptions,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, “a pause makes sense when the decision leans on leverage, timing, or fragile assumptions.”

From MarketWatch