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putative

[pyoo-tuh-tiv] / ˈpju tə tɪv /


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Privately held Colossal raised $200 million early last year on terms that gave it a putative valuation of $10.2 billion.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

It may be a big week for the Federal Reserve as putative Chair Kevin Warsh will face a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026

In India, the unexpected pummeling by a putative partner has led to anger and soul-searching.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025

Somewhat inexplicably, Eddie Fales, Baldwin’s ex-lover, was also there as his putative “secretary,” while his current lover, Lucien Happersberger, presumably because he was not American, was not.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2025

It gave him a mysterious air, like a putative from the law.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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