assumption
Example Sentences
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Dadhania noted that the initial price target of $70 was based on the assumption of accelerated revenue growth throughout 2026, supported by a boost in sales driven by the World Cup.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“At this point our assumption is this is still a positioning unwind, not a regime change, but we don’t think it has fully run its course,” writes Jonathan Krinsky, BTIG’s chief market technician.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
While their investigation continues, the senior staff member said he was operating on the precautionary assumption that four categories of information had been accessed:
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
For years, the common assumption has been simple: eating less fat may help lower cancer risk.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
But he was making one basic mistake—the assumption that Root would play by the rules.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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