assuming

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That means the stock needs to top $800 by Friday for the investor to earn a profit, assuming the option is held to maturity.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The Treasury would pay for those securities by assuming $3.9 trillion of the Fed’s liabilities: the $3 trillion of so-called excess reserves and its own $0.9 trillion General Account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

It’s not just that all of this promotion is missing the mark; it’s assuming that fans of the film overlooked the original movie’s messaging about being wary of what’s being sold to them, and how.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

But Robertson welcomed the long-term plans as "amazing news", assuming players aren't an afterthought when rebuilding begins.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

On the bright side, assuming there was a bottom, Annabeth and Percy would probably be flattened on impact, so giant spiders were the least of their worries.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan