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presuming

[pri-zoo-ming] / prɪˈzu mɪŋ /


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Presuming phones were not banned at the wedding, there are 500 people out there who should be able to confirm or deny the accuracy of Brooklyn's claim.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Presuming he passes on before her, which is more than likely, she could deduct the expenses from the sale of his home.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

Presuming their own deaths are imminent, they have written what could be their last words.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Presuming he feels well in the next couple days, Woo is expected to be activated early next week and start one of the three games against the White Sox in Chicago.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Presuming I can overcome the problems, they net me another 20 square meters, bringing my farmland up to 126.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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