presuming
Example Sentences
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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 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
The SRU agreed and a deal was done, presuming there was no conflict of interest.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
Satin was all grace, dancing with three serving girls in turn but never presuming to approach a highborn lady.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
