presumptive

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In an interview this week, Hassett played down speculation that he was the presumptive favorite in betting markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

He leads the field, with presumptive nominees Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, at 17%, and current Fed governor Christopher Waller at 15%.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

USC’s offensive line was already dealt a difficult setback earlier this month when presumptive starting guard DJ Wingfield was denied an injunction in his eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

It is a little strange to see the presumptive mayor of New York City break bread with comedians like Mullen and Halkias in the reedy territory in which they operate.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

In 1790, however, despite the presumptive dreams of a continental empire, the Louisiana Purchase remained in the future and the vast trans-Mississippi region continued under Spanish ownership.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis