presupposition
Example Sentences
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I believe the contrary: most leopard-human conflict originates with the presupposition of conflict.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 22, 2023
This is a presupposition, but it isn’t a crazy one.
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
“It indicates a presupposition or premise that somehow Solomon Islands’ foreign policy is Australia’s responsibility.”
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2022
Ament said a lot of her students have come in with the presupposition that “there was an absolutely right way to do things.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2021
The inquiry into origin starts with the amiable presupposition that all things have been produced by hand-craft after the manner of household possessions.
From Children's Ways by James Sully
Vocabulary lists containing presupposition
"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 28
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March: Book Two
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: pre-
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