presuming

Example Sentences

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When in doubt, take your item to a reputable expert or dealer: You never want to make the mistake of presuming something isn’t silver and treating it as such.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

The SRU agreed and a deal was done, presuming there was no conflict of interest.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

But investors are already presuming a lot of success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Courts like to proceed presuming that the government's acting in good faith, presuming that they're not going to engage in unlawful actions.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

Satin was all grace, dancing with three serving girls in turn but never presuming to approach a highborn lady.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin