presuming

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Videos captured people murmuring confusedly, presuming technical difficulties, before the truth dawned on the crowd that pyrotechnics would not be forthcoming.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

When in doubt, take your item to a reputable expert or dealer: You never want to make the mistake of presuming something isn’t silver and treating it as such.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

When asked who will fill the role in the tour match, England assistant coach Trescothick told BBC Sport: "I'm presuming the same sort of number three we've had for a period of time."

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

But investors are already presuming a lot of success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

When he pictured his wife having to make such plans, presuming him to be dead, his heart raged.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers