assume
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It would be folly to assume your 10%-15% annual return will continue indefinitely; assume a more conservative return of 5%-7% a year, especially if you wish to stress test your finances.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
“While full details on the agreement are unclear, we now assume that Persian Gulf exports normalize to prewar levels by the end of July,” analysts at Goldman Sachs said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
It is fair to assume ostracising Rashford this season is off the agenda.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Investors might assume that war is good for the sector, with the U.S. military needing to replenish weapons stocks and repair equipment.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Then Tyler walks up, chewing, holding a Tupperware full of what I can only assume is his mom’s stew.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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