presume
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"I presume on Tuesday," foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi told journalists in Islamabad, adding next Monday or Wednesday were also possible dates.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
But for unions that fall below it, the standard is simple: Win majority support from the people you claim to represent or don’t presume to represent them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
"What I love about One Piece, I presume that people pick up on similar things, is that the messages of the story are so universal," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
It’s reasonable to presume, then, that the greater part of their mental, religious and emotional lives was conducted without the help of artefacts.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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