assume
Example Sentences
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So it would be a mistake to assume that the fall in numbers means the outbreak is suddenly less dangerous.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Children, relatives or others named in a will or trust may assume a mortgage, says Richard Haddad, the executive editor of HomeLight, a San Francisco-based real-estate technology company.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
But you can still discern the same rush, the same eagerness to assume that everything is going to turn out great without taking many steps to make sure that it does.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
However, it’s a reminder that investors can’t assume Micron and its Korean peers will enjoy such a comfortable position forever.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
She was with one of her new friends – Sal – and I can only assume this new name has something to do with her.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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