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has assumed

  • present perfect of assume (3rd person singular).

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To maintain such a vast ambition, the ensemble has assumed a large collection of leaders.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic’s founder, has assumed a prominent public role in recent months, even appearing in place of Khamenei at an annual air force ceremony.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 1, 2026

In Teddy's mind, Michelle has assumed a powerful position on Earth, which her alien race is exploiting for its own ends.

From Barron's Mar. 1, 2026

Since much of October, “the market has assumed that the shutdown would end and not leave a lasting economic impact,” said Ross Mayfield, a Kentucky-based investment strategist at Baird Private Wealth Management.

From MarketWatch Nov. 11, 2025

‘It’s too late for argument. Octavian has assumed emergency powers. The legion is behind him.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan