assumed

Example Sentences

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When he said a few days later that he would accept them, but only if he won, most people assumed he was joking.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

At this point, they had assumed Hillary Dawa was dead.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And higher-than-expected inflation has been pushing cost-of-living payments out faster than projections assumed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

And unlike many wealthy self-funders, Steyer did not leap into a campaign as a political neophyte who assumed their business skills would translate into being an effective elected official.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I watched Mr. Pinkerton step onto the rear platform, I assumed to keep an eye out for the lantern signals.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan