supposing
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“Bucking Fastard” relishes those contradictions, supposing that there might be some version of life where they can coexist in harmony.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
“I would be a little leery of supposing that it’s a gaming of the system in order to get some unfair advantage,” Vaughn said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
"I always prefer the facts to words, or supposing things," said Arteta.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2024
“I and the other photographers on the boat were supposing he was going to make a kick-out, and that’s what he did. So I pushed the button.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
Perhaps I will fall off the earth now, supposing the earth is upside down, and then I shall go sailing and sailing away.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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