assumption

Example Sentences

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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

“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

"There's an assumption we naively hold that when we want children it will just happen but that's not a privilege we're all granted so it's made me more compassionate in that regard."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“There is this assumption that it is going to get fixed tomorrow.”

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

He surprises me both with the mildness of the statement and with the assumption that I am lying.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black