assumed
Example Sentences
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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
When Emily Cullen picked up her son after his English exam, she assumed the smile on his face meant things had gone well.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Some assumed the fish left behind were goners.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
None of the factors that that are widely assumed to be correlated with gold rests on a strong statistical foundation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
I just assumed that was who she was, and I never had the urge to discover if she might be someone else underneath.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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