assume
Example Sentences
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"People assume that if you can speak fluently, you don't experience communication challenges," he says.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Oil prices alone aren’t responsible for the higher inflation seen in areas where retirees spend more, but experts say they have a greater impact than many Americans assume.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
“At this point, we assume a headwind to consumption, inflation and Fed rate considerations, probably manageable so long as the current cease-fire trends to a wind down of hostilities over the next several weeks.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
“But it’s also clear that we Europeans must assume more responsibility for our defense, and we are doing that,” Pistorius said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
‘I assume you’ll be with Karly and too busy as well?’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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