posit

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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

“West End Girl” and the public’s ensuing reaction posit that it might be possible.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2025

A strict materialist explanation must posit a so-far-unknown capability of the brain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 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