assume

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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, Shin, who is expected to assume the position of the head of the central bank mid-April, signaled confidence that domestic markets are well positioned to absorb volatility in the currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Oros, who already serves on PPB’s board of directors, will assume his new role April 1.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He urged Germany to assume a leadership role in Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Rescuers would take one look at where Magpie Island used to be and assume that Jonathan and Abby had perished there.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret