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assuming

adjective as in presumptuous, arrogant

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Their presence on the right means the Conservatives right now don't have the luxury of assuming they will always be the number two.

From BBC

In a letter to Badenoch, the Scottish entrepreneur said she would not return to the Tories "assuming there still is a Conservative Party before the next election".

From BBC

The movie ultimately treats us like adrenaline junkies, assuming we lack curiosity.

Several other states have waded into the fight, assuming control of the House might be decided next year by just a few seats, one way or the other.

Multiple representatives called out Patel for not releasing the so-called “Epstein files,” a position for which he advocated forcefully before assuming his current role.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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