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presume

[pri-zoom] / prɪˈzum /




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"What I love about One Piece, I presume that people pick up on similar things, is that the messages of the story are so universal," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Right, exactly, and then we start seeing forces moving into the region in greater numbers for what you would presume to be a major strike.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

In a brief opinion, the justices said they presume state officials acted in “good faith” in drawing the maps of congressional districts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

You were appointed to this role, I presume, because you have displayed skills and character traits that instilled confidence in the grantor — the person who set up this trust.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

I think I understand her—for a moment, I presume to understand her—but then, from within this sadness, she surprises me with a brief flash of determination.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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