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"I want to emphasize that the key thing is that we corrected a deep error in the physical model people had been assuming for decades for these very cold and old objects," said Umurhan.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

Michelle and other pupils in the sixth-form room had been assuming it was another drill - but they then caught a glimpse of police officers through a window.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

“She had been assuming that every child who didn’t have to be called illegitimate must be blessed with a father and mother and perfect health.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2022

That’s a much greater impact than most economists had been assuming, and the 2.4 million figure has come up again and again in debates over global trade.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2016

José Medina, who had been assuming the part of protector and adviser to his young English friend, had now the surprise of his life.

From The Summons by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)