Example Sentences

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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

Since that moment, we have presumed Apple or Amazon would have a significant role in the contract.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023

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