assume
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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
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
When you first encounter an act with the name Tara Clerkin Trio, you might assume it’s a jazz outfit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I’ll be paying for my flights from New York City, and I assume I’ll also need to get them wedding gifts.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Frank didn’t want to assume that Conor had taken Jason’s mitt.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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