presume

Example Sentences

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“I presume you know what it is I do in Deadwood?”

From Literature

Indexing presumes general market efficiency: The counterparty to an active seller is an active buyer; both are confident, well-staffed and diligent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Olivar, who has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent, is set to go to trial on May 19.

From Los Angeles Times

The presumed disappearance of the Maya had no parallel.

From The Wall Street Journal

People were lying fast asleep, in the corridors, on the landings, and, I presumed, in every room.

From Literature