assumes
Example Sentences
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“This all assumes the systems can be produced at high enough yields to be deployed at scale for highly demanding customers, which we understand has yet to happen.”
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“A plan that assumes Medicare covers that is a plan built on wrong information,” Judge said.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Her delivery can vary little from character to character — she assumes attitudes, but doesn’t put on voices — which forces you to pay attention, especially because the dialogue and editing can move fast.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Meanwhile, the EIA assumes the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until late May.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Finnick finally gives up and assumes the hunched position he took in the arena when the jabberjays attacked.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
