presuming

Example Sentences

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That’s presuming the U.S. team — a 60-1 longshot — does the improbable and wins the final.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Videos captured people murmuring confusedly, presuming technical difficulties, before the truth dawned on the crowd that pyrotechnics would not be forthcoming.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

“Of course, courage only counts when you can count. I’m presuming the rest of you can count, and will be screwing your courage to the sticking place any minute now.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins