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assumption

[uh-suhmp-shuhn] / əˈsʌmp ʃən /




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New research has now overturned that assumption, revealing that the artifacts are actually medieval and provide rare insight into the movement of weapons, trade, and military activity across the Mediterranean during the Late Middle Ages.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

These stocks are priced on the assumption that memory stays scarce.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Its base case is for Brent to average $87 a barrel in 2026 on the assumption that the Strait of Hormuz reopens by the end of July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It is a fair assumption they had bought their tickets long in advance - largely because they assumed four-time champion Iga Swiatek, and not Chwalinska, would be competing.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

If he’s ever associated with me, the assumption will be that he was created in a lab.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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