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assumption

[uh-suhmp-shuhn] / əˈsʌmp ʃən /




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Dadhania noted that the initial price target of $70 was based on the assumption of accelerated revenue growth throughout 2026, supported by a boost in sales driven by the World Cup.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

But if AI can collate and analyze data to capture individual preferences at scale we may no longer need the assumption of the rational actor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

While based on an assumption of future growth, that valuation put Anthropic ahead of OpenAI, which most recently was valued by private investors at $852bn.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Penelope did not know for certain about the fancy shops, but given Lady Constance’s affinity for spending money, she felt it was a safe assumption.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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