assumes

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But proliferation assumes a state or non-state actor trying to acquire weapons covertly.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

And that assumes a normalization of supplies from June.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The economic research body forecast Swiss real GDP growth, excluding major sporting events, at 1.0% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027 under its baseline scenario, which assumes the conflict has only a limited impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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

Hearing the ferocity of the firing from High Bridge, he assumes that the Union force is much bigger than the group of men who galloped past him earlier.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly