as in assuming
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
the book presupposes its readers will already know something about the subject
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At the current high multiple, that translates to about $6–7 billion in profits, or roughly $16 billion in revenue, assuming a 40% net margin—a target consistent with long-term projections.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Allen has to find a way to beat Patrick Mahomes or, more to the point, the Bills have to find a way to beat the Chiefs — assuming Kansas City recovers from its 0-2 start.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Robinson billed the march as a demonstration for free speech, saying it was also held in defense of British heritage and culture.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most airport design has been done presuming drivers will be chaotic and won’t obey rules.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Authorities are now presuming Emmanuel is dead, according to officials.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Yet respondents are divided overall on the effect on interest rates, with 39% believing the president action's will result in lower rates and the same percentage forecasting higher rates as a result.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s me believing that the underneath guy can’t make the play and hopefully CeeDee will go up and get this.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Presupposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presupposing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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