assumption

Example Sentences

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Stockman walked readers through the enormous gap between the casual assumption that there were vast amounts of bloat and free money in the federal budget and the actual reality when you looked at the numbers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"My assumption is it's not intentional but it is of course unlucky."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

According to the tankan, major manufacturers forecast a roughly 2% drop in ordinary profits this fiscal year, based on the assumption that the dollar will average 148.88 yen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

And immediately, on that assumption, the whole case fell into beautiful shining order.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie