presumption

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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“The former defendants in this case, like any other defendant in this situation, still enjoy the presumption of innocence held sacrosanct in our constitutional order,” the judge writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

On Radio Wales ap Iorwerth said there "should be a presumption in favour" of using underground cables.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Moira responds to her adult son’s certain presumption that parents are supposed to put their children first with a firm dismissal.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

The demons, monsters, and giants were furious at his presumption and banded together to drive him out.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster