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presupposition

[pree-suhp-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌpri sʌp əˈzɪʃ ən /


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I believe the contrary: most leopard-human conflict originates with the presupposition of conflict.

From Scientific American Apr. 22, 2023

This is a presupposition, but it isn’t a crazy one.

From New York Times Jul. 8, 2022

“It indicates a presupposition or premise that somehow Solomon Islands’ foreign policy is Australia’s responsibility.”

From Washington Post May 26, 2022

Ament said a lot of her students have come in with the presupposition that “there was an absolutely right way to do things.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2021

What, then, is the special presupposition with which we must approach the life of Christ?

From The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets by Westbrook, Richard B.




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