presuming
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Their case had been scuppered by the so-called "30 second rule", a false conclusion adopted by the court presuming that every person who was killed in the disaster had been unconscious within 30 seconds.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
Rasmussen said he left the meeting with Vance and Rubio presuming the Trump administration understood the island wouldn’t become part of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
And that’s presuming you do make it to the Taj Mahal.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
Neither Pool D or Pool F's winners can meet holders and top-ranked South Africa until the final, presuming the Springboks top their own group.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Satin was all grace, dancing with three serving girls in turn but never presuming to approach a highborn lady.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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