presuming

Example Sentences

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Rasmussen said he left the meeting with Vance and Rubio presuming the Trump administration understood the island wouldn’t become part of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

When in doubt, take your item to a reputable expert or dealer: You never want to make the mistake of presuming something isn’t silver and treating it as such.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

When asked who will fill the role in the tour match, England assistant coach Trescothick told BBC Sport: "I'm presuming the same sort of number three we've had for a period of time."

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Courts like to proceed presuming that the government's acting in good faith, presuming that they're not going to engage in unlawful actions.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

Satin was all grace, dancing with three serving girls in turn but never presuming to approach a highborn lady.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin