presumptive

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In an interview this week, Hassett played down speculation that he was the presumptive favorite in betting markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

He leads the field, with presumptive nominees Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, at 17%, and current Fed governor Christopher Waller at 15%.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

Left tackle Elijah Paige said Thursday that he has seen a major change in Maiava since he entered the offseason as the presumptive starter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

The presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor floated onstage still full of confidence after his stunning Tuesday-night primary victory.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

Some clusters have their galaxies arranged in an unambiguously spherical geometry; they are composed chiefly of ellipticals, often dominated by one giant elliptical, the presumptive galactic cannibal.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan