posit
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But, given that Grande and NBCUniversal campaigned just as fiercely, I’m once again inclined to posit that the sequel’s dreadful reputation soured Grande’s chances.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
With these comments, Noem, Vance, and others defending the officer posit that if Good had simply followed orders and gotten out of the car, none of this would have happened.
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026
Strategists at 22V Research posit the rising 30-year yield is more reflective of longer-term fiscal and inflation risks than the fed-funds rate.
From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025
One can find a cheaper home farther from the coast, so for argument’s sake let’s posit a $500,000 home with a $40,000 mortgage: $2,450 a month, or only $29,400.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
It’s not much of a stretch to posit that such a rash of misfortune dealt a serious blow to Waterman’s young psyche.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing posit
"This Is Water" by David Foster Wallace
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