presume
Example Sentences
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“We presume that beneficence, compassion, empathy, sympathy or kindness will be processed by this other culture in ways similar or identical to ours.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
"I presume on Tuesday," foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi told journalists in Islamabad, adding next Monday or Wednesday were also possible dates.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
None of you, I presume, are personally giving more than $19,000.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
“I presume Mr. Hartsfield has agreed?” he asked.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Vocabulary lists containing presume
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Diary of Anne Frank
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