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assuming

[uh-soo-ming] / əˈsu mɪŋ /


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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

Oil futures are declining to the low $80s and high $70s for delivery in late summer and autumn, assuming peace holds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Due to the magnitude, Fitzgerald would expect opposition from state attorneys general and significant lobbying against the deal by the rest of the airline industry, assuming the federal government were to signal its blessing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

There will be so many more days of trying to fix it, assuming it can be fixed at all.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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