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presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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However, the animal refuses to move and remains on the spot with its mouth wide open, until another man, presumably a resident, comes with a broom and starts shoving the crocodile, who then reluctantly begins to move.
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
This season, Berliners are trying on an American classic, the Harley Davidson motorcycle jacket, and also borrowing some trends from the menswear shows, including wearing opulent and luxe fur coats (faux presumably).
—Caroline Kynast, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
LaVine will presumably join the starting lineup with Malik Monk, DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The five-time Grammy winner shared a trailer on Monday (Feb. 3) where PND is singing in the background, presumably a track from the album.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
This season, Berliners are trying on an American classic, the Harley Davidson motorcycle jacket, and also borrowing some trends from the menswear shows, including wearing opulent and luxe fur coats (faux presumably).
—Caroline Kynast, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
LaVine will presumably join the starting lineup with Malik Monk, DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The five-time Grammy winner shared a trailer on Monday (Feb. 3) where PND is singing in the background, presumably a track from the album.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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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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