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assuming

[uh-soo-ming] / əˈsu mɪŋ /


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The mistake is assuming that young people want chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the 1990s, he began working on pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title.

From BBC

A child with $1,000 in an account who made no other contributions to it would theoretically see their money grow to about $3,500 over 18 years, assuming a 7% return.

From MarketWatch

Garcia told Kiley, then 14, to pack an overnight bag and some pajamas, assuming they would be back the next day.

From Los Angeles Times

Applying the standard affordability ratio of 31% debt to income and assuming a 3.5% down payment, the new owner would have to earn at least $100,000 in half of the 100 major metro areas.

From MarketWatch