presume
Example Sentences
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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
"Given the disproportionate engagement, our algorithms presume that users like that content and want more of it," the study says.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Right, exactly, and then we start seeing forces moving into the region in greater numbers for what you would presume to be a major strike.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
She added: “America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
“But I presume you can find a way to entertain yourself for a few hours here in Washington before we catch our train. There are plenty of candy shops and bookstores for you to explore.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing presume
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The Diary of Anne Frank
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