assume
verb (used with object)
to take for granted or without proof.
will be assuming
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future progressiveof assume.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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One morning, after you’ve taken a night to sleep at home, your phone may tell you how long your “commute” will be, assuming that you must now work at the hospital.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2024
It will be assuming $3.5 billion of new debt to finance its bid for Spirit.
From Reuters ● Jul. 12, 2022
With star third baseman Adrian Beltre now retired, Andrus will be assuming a bigger leadership role on a team with a lot of 20-something position players in the lineup with him.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2019
Chief Technology Officer Adam Messinger also will be assuming some responsibilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2016
“I am afraid she will be assuming the whole division if you encourage her too much, Mr. Bucks.”
From Whispering Smith by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
