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
“People don’t realize that they’re taking for granted that 75% of world trade is taking place on WTO terms,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
I think your fiancé is taking for granted that your windfall is your shared money and not money that you inherited.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2023
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
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
