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assume

[uh-soom] / əˈsum /






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“He reached a point that — I assume — he was very happy with himself, and he yelled something like, ‘This is art!

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Many people assume hearing loss happens gradually and is simply part of getting older.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Before releasing her new album, she parted ways with her managers to assume control of her career, building a hand-picked creative team around her own decision-making.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Whatever combination of instrumentation and samples the trio is working with and whatever oblong shape their compositions assume, you can always hear structure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“The one thing Steve always says is that you must assume they are lying to you,” said Daniel.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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