assumption

Example Sentences

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The assumption, he says, was always that the U.S. would tend to the retirement of the boomers through immigration.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Market reaction: Treasury yields rose after the employment report on the assumption a stronger labor market could discourage the Fed from cutting interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

But those projections rest on the assumption that the conflict in the Middle East is relatively short-lived—and the impact to the global economy is still contained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“The assumption that the incoming ownership group can finance an additional $600 million for Moda Center — which is now a publicly-owned community asset is not possible,” lobbying materials from the Blazers stated.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

“What is your assumption about home prices, and what is your assumption about loan losses.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis