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 Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)