assume
Example Sentences
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We still have a right to trial by jury, a right to counsel, due process—all of these basic protections in the playbook that we assume everyone is working from.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 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
Most luxury executives continue to assume the disruption will be relatively short-lived.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Everyone else took their seats and a moment later a man who I could only assume was Professor O’Reilly sauntered into the room.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
