assume
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But it must be actively defeated; it would be a grave mistake to assume it will dissipate after losing momentum or cannibalizing itself.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
Not only have you accumulated $3.2 million before turning 45, but Roth accounts make up a good chunk of your retirement funds; I assume the rest is in brokerage accounts.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Patients should be careful and not assume the listed prices are assured.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
"This is what scientists usually assume in large-scale simulated models of the Universe, but it has been hard to confirm by observation until now."
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
“Excellent. Although, I assume the difficulty won’t be hacking the computer so much as it will be getting into the room.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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