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assuming

[uh-soo-ming] / əˈsu mɪŋ /


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Even assuming both inheritances go up in value over time, the difference between your assets and your husband’s assets makes this agreement worth it for you; it works in your favor, on paper at least.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Neurocrine will fund the transaction with cash on hand, and plans to “optimize its capital structure” by assuming a modest amount of pre-payable debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

They together avoid $37,000 in federal tax, assuming they are in the top income tax bracket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A small team would be needed to extract the uranium, assuming it could be found in a single location.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

She smiled and then, assuming a stern demeanor that was unquestionably her father’s, she replied for him: “Pride goeth before the fall.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson