posit

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But, given that Grande and NBCUniversal campaigned just as fiercely, I’m once again inclined to posit that the sequel’s dreadful reputation soured Grande’s chances.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Some are just ridiculous, as when advocates posit that the best way to evaluate an event’s likelihood is to see what gamblers with “skin in the game” are thinking about it.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Strategists at 22V Research posit the rising 30-year yield is more reflective of longer-term fiscal and inflation risks than the fed-funds rate.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

A strict materialist explanation must posit a so-far-unknown capability of the brain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

It’s not much of a stretch to posit that such a rash of misfortune dealt a serious blow to Waterman’s young psyche.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer