taking for granted that

Example Sentences

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Even with those spoken assurances, tenant organizations have been disappointed before, and many of them are not taking for granted that the government means what it says this time.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

It was evidence of pure joy from a 12-year-old loving baseball and never taking for granted that he could hit a ball over the fence.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

Inslee was a non-factor, perhaps taking for granted that a deal was at hand.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Today, we’re taking for granted that we can use communication devices to manage our diaries and pretty much everything.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2014

The good-natured tortoise shuffled into the pit, taking for granted that his immense strength could carry it out.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin