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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

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 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

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




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