supposing

Example Sentences

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“I would be a little leery of supposing that it’s a gaming of the system in order to get some unfair advantage,” Vaughn said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“I and the other photographers on the boat were supposing he was going to make a kick-out, and that’s what he did. So I pushed the button.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

But just supposing the Lords backed down and the plan became law, there is no guarantee we will see a flight take off.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

After being asked if he knew why he had been stopped, the driver responded, “Yeah, because I was on the wrong side of the road,” further supposing that he must have missed an exit.

From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2023

“There he goes again, you see!” cried Wemmick, “I told you so! Asks another question of the subordinate before his first is dry! Well, supposing Mr. Pip is one of them?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens