assume
Example Sentences
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Instead of needing to assume major contributions from an unknown archaic hominin population in Africa, the model shows how patterns in modern DNA could have emerged from structure within ancestral human populations themselves.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
But let’s assume that “Michael” could be the restorative justice that the Jackson estate and his indignant fans hope it will be.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
There is a major problem with this bold assertion: The Supreme Court has instructed lower courts never to assume that a precedent has been silently overruled by later decisions that seem to conflict with it.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
BDC managers surely would like for investors to assume that the discounts mean the funds are a bargain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Although Seven was technically the Town Uncle, she needed a lot of training before she could assume her duties and be the intermediary for animal affairs and complaints.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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