assumption
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When they led their countries to war with Iran on the last day of February, both issued video statements, choosing words that reflected an assumption that a moment of historical change was coming.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
These stocks are priced on the assumption that memory stays scarce.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Its base case is for Brent to average $87 a barrel in 2026 on the assumption that the Strait of Hormuz reopens by the end of July.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
For years, the common assumption has been simple: eating less fat may help lower cancer risk.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
How did the bet perform, for instance, using the assumption of losses generated by the most pessimistic Wall Street analyst?
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing assumption
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 1-10
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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