Example Sentences

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That is presuming, however, there are takers to host the 2030 event.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

Indeed, one might ask whether everyone who is presuming that Smith did not follow department procedure is taking their own cheap shot.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2024

Question now is, presuming Lock returns healthy by early next week, will he be given a runway to win the starting job?

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022

It is presuming a lot in an economy that has nearly full employment.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2017

This is presuming on my good-nature, M. Fortunat!

From The Count's Millions by Gaboriau, Émile