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You’d have presumed Philadelphia walked into the Jerry Dome spinning out of contention, not the winners of three in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 24, 2025

A lot of stuff that I wouldn't have presumed would be written in the contract is included.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2024

“We’ve passed all of these tax levies for universal pre-K, and transit and affordable housing and parks, that all have presumed the downtown was an economic engine.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 27, 2021

Since Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement, insiders in Washington legal circles and on Capitol Hill have presumed that Brett Kavanaugh is the front-runner to succeed him.

From Washington Post Jul. 9, 2018

“You have presumed upon my good offices and then deceived me. Now, I am going to have you arrested.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela