assumed

Example Sentences

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Based on these findings, the researchers propose an interior made up largely of slush, with significantly less liquid water than previously assumed.

From Science Daily

Recent findings suggest that the sugar alcohol sorbitol may not be as harmless as it is often assumed to be.

From Science Daily

"Informal helping is sometimes assumed to offer fewer health benefits due to its lack of social recognition," Han said.

From Science Daily

"I assumed she was playing a game. Apparently not."

From BBC

As soothing wins go, this was a warm bubble bath for the Seahawks, who secured a playoff berth and assumed the driver’s seat in the race for the NFC’s No. 1 seed.

From Los Angeles Times