Example Sentences

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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

Amid the turmoil, Sam Beyda, a 24-year-old who has never previously worked in public health, has assumed a prominent role at the agency, according to current and former officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 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

"The East Wing is 83 years old. It has assumed a historical importance of its own. I haven't seen much out there about how that was assessed."

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

It’s Ruth, who has assumed her usual position just inside her gate.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish