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assuming

[uh-soo-ming] / əˈsu mɪŋ /


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They’re just assuming that the narrative fills in for the supporting evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal

An alternative for companies to produce Venezuelan crude is to sign a service agreement with PdVSA that would allow them to operate state oil fields while assuming expenses and risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The implication is that investors shouldn’t pile into Big Tech stocks assuming they would all be AI winners.

From Barron's

“A lot of people are assuming that this is a large company where they can get customer support,” he said ruefully.

From The Wall Street Journal

I felt so naïve for assuming I’d get the chance to work with Bright!

From Literature