assuming
Example Sentences
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"I'm assuming it's just a freak accident," he said, though he added he "was not sure how avoidable" the ferry capsizing was.
From BBC
Resorts on the north end of Lake Tahoe could see up to 5 feet, and even Big Bear could get 3 feet, assuming the temperature stays below freezing, according to the website.
From Los Angeles Times
Reagan’s political opponents in California and Washington consistently underestimated him, assuming the former actor could be easily beaten at the ballot box, Cannon said.
From Los Angeles Times
The mistake is assuming that young people want chaos.
In the 1990s, he began working on pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title.
From BBC
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