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presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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Such a failure would presumably lead to safer weapon designs.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Speaking of the bullpen, Pete Fairbanks, Anthony Bender, Tyler Phillips and Calvin Faucher will presumably hold down four high-leverage roles.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Lastly, the letter writer presumably does not understand the concept that all immigrants have a right to file a claim of asylum.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
The kit includes a 1-ounce tin of premium Baerii Sturgeon caviar from Paramount Caviar, a $25 McDonald's gift card (presumably for the nuggets), crème fraîche and a Mother of Pearl caviar spoon to complete the experience.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Speaking of the bullpen, Pete Fairbanks, Anthony Bender, Tyler Phillips and Calvin Faucher will presumably hold down four high-leverage roles.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Lastly, the letter writer presumably does not understand the concept that all immigrants have a right to file a claim of asylum.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
The kit includes a 1-ounce tin of premium Baerii Sturgeon caviar from Paramount Caviar, a $25 McDonald's gift card (presumably for the nuggets), crème fraîche and a Mother of Pearl caviar spoon to complete the experience.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumably. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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presumably
adverb
pre·sum·ably
pri-ˈzü-mə-blē 
: one would presume : it seems likely : probably
presumably he'll come later
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