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presuming

[pri-zoo-ming] / prɪˈzu mɪŋ /


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He added that journalists were "presuming I had something I didn't have", but said "I had something far more serious."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

And that’s presuming you do make it to the Taj Mahal.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Neither Pool D or Pool F's winners can meet holders and top-ranked South Africa until the final, presuming the Springboks top their own group.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

But investors are already presuming a lot of success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 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