presume
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We noted recently that our 21-day cumulative volume measure had turned up enough to presume temporary strength.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
What’s more, you can, I presume, continue working until you are 65 and qualify for Medicare.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
But for unions that fall below it, the standard is simple: Win majority support from the people you claim to represent or don’t presume to represent them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Heifetz said that she doesn’t presume to speak for Butler, and knows she didn’t come to decisions lightly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
In the days of his wisdom Denethor would not presume to use it to challenge Sauron, knowing the limits of his own strength.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing presume
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