presume

Example Sentences

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Eight people died after an avalanche struck near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesday, and rescue teams are searching for a ninth who is presumed dead.

From BBC

The search for a final missing skier continues but that person is presumed dead, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said at a news conference on Wednesday.

From BBC

The remains found in Spain are presumed to be from an animal that died before reaching the Alps.

From BBC

Washington state is a community-property state, meaning that most assets and debts acquired during a marriage or registered domestic partnership are presumed to be marital property.

From MarketWatch

Courts presume that this forward-looking stewardship ultimately benefits investors.

From MarketWatch