Example Sentences

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One official matter-of-factly stated that he had assumed that the only thing the agency did in global health were abortions.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Still, some Berkshire watchers had assumed Weschler would be given much greater authority over the portfolio when Buffett retired.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He said Miller had assumed hydraulics would prevent movement of the grabber assembly.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I had assumed that the obvious theatricality of such timing would be irresistible.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Someone would have to keep his wits, and he had assumed automatically that since Fezzik had so few, he would find retaining them not all that difficult.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman