presuming
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By the end of this year, Anthropic could owe xAI as much as $10 billion, or more than xAI has generated since it was formed, presuming a May payment is included.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
When in doubt, take your item to a reputable expert or dealer: You never want to make the mistake of presuming something isn’t silver and treating it as such.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
When asked who will fill the role in the tour match, England assistant coach Trescothick told BBC Sport: "I'm presuming the same sort of number three we've had for a period of time."
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
But investors are already presuming a lot of success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
Satin was all grace, dancing with three serving girls in turn but never presuming to approach a highborn lady.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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