are assuming
- present progressive of assume.
Example Sentences
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"Now we are assuming the worst. Brian was a wonderful man and we all miss and love him so much," Kym said.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
“A lot of people are assuming that this is a large company where they can get customer support,” he said ruefully.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
Whereas gasoline prices have long been a barometer of economic health and political stability, electricity bills are assuming, or about to assume, that role.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
She hasn’t gotten any calls on it — presumably because people are assuming it burned down — so she’s planning to update the listing to clarify that it’s still standing, though probably pretty smoky.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
“We are assuming that you as the hunter had already raised your gun and have to make the decision.”
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
