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assume

[uh-soom] / əˈsum /






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Reagan’s political opponents in California and Washington consistently underestimated him, assuming the former actor could be easily beaten at the ballot box, Cannon said.

From Los Angeles Times

Based on these findings, the researchers propose an interior made up largely of slush, with significantly less liquid water than previously assumed.

From Science Daily

Recent findings suggest that the sugar alcohol sorbitol may not be as harmless as it is often assumed to be.

From Science Daily

I assume your discussions cover your joint property, and not your separate property, which you can leave to your own children as you wish.

From MarketWatch

There are times when I’m intentionally maneuvering to avoid debris or a pothole, but the system assumes it’s an error and aggressively pulls me back, which feels more disruptive than helpful.

From The Wall Street Journal