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presumptive

[pri-zuhmp-tiv] / prɪˈzʌmp tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
assumptive
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Presumptive nominee in Maine tries to consolidate party support.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Presumptive ace Blake Snell is shaky for a second consecutive start, allowing five unearned runs fueled by four walks, and what happens?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

Presumptive FBI Director Patel, we support you fully!

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2024

Presumptive Medicaid eligibility during pregnancy would be based on questions about income, asked by health care providers such county health department workers.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024

As everyone in Vienna knew, Sophie Chotek was ineligible for the high position she occupied as consort of the Heir Presumptive.

From The Secret Witness by Gibbs, George




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