posit

Example Sentences

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Hegseth is right on this point, but then why did he posit it to begin with?

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

"It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Martin, who made himself a household name in the States with English-language songs like “Livin’ La Vida Loca” and “She Bangs,” never tried to posit himself as a revolutionary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

But, given that Grande and NBCUniversal campaigned just as fiercely, I’m once again inclined to posit that the sequel’s dreadful reputation soured Grande’s chances.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

It’s not much of a stretch to posit that such a rash of misfortune dealt a serious blow to Waterman’s young psyche.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer