assuming

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Korea has emerged as what senior U.S. officials have described as a “model ally”—contributing to America’s industrial revitalization through investment, strengthening shared technological competitiveness, and assuming greater responsibility for our shared defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Even if we can’t be sure something is conscious, we might err on the side of caution by assuming it is – what philosopher Jonathan Birch calls the precautionary principle for sentience.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

"Now we are assuming the worst. Brian was a wonderful man and we all miss and love him so much," Kym said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Gifts to a spouse, assuming they are a U.S. citizen, are generally not subject to gift tax either.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She doesn’t say it, but she keeps glancing across the Midway, looking for Soheil, I’m assuming.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed