assume

Example Sentences

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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

SpaceX’s higher valuation also could mean that SpaceX is growing faster and more profitable than investors assume.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He urged Germany to assume a leadership role in Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

While Catholic kids have usually been led to assume that the baby Jesus arrived on the wings of doves, Mary’s labor is nothing short of agonizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“If they’d telephoned twice at the same time, maybe we could assume something about their work schedule. When the times are so different, it doesn’t seem to mean anything. But there is something else.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse