assume

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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, Shin, who is expected to assume the position of the head of the central bank mid-April, signaled confidence that domestic markets are well positioned to absorb volatility in the currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Lewis can assume leadership of the party despite not holding a seat in the House of Commons, though he will be expected to run in the next federal election or in a by-election.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Oros, who already serves on PPB’s board of directors, will assume his new role April 1.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Like the classic it has become, the Farewell Address has demonstrated the capacity to assume different shapes in different eras, to change color, if you will, in varying shades of light.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis