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presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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Kathryn French and Jodi Kaczynski are two new faces who will presumably join the council.
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Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
He’s done fine and presumably could keep doing so — from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with the help of aides and others surrounding him.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
In the lyrics, the narrator is speaking to an unnamed person who has presumably taken their life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
The 13-second video featured two studio guitarists lost in soft melodies that presumably will be featured on Jonas’ new album.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
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Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
He’s done fine and presumably could keep doing so — from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with the help of aides and others surrounding him.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
In the lyrics, the narrator is speaking to an unnamed person who has presumably taken their life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
The 13-second video featured two studio guitarists lost in soft melodies that presumably will be featured on Jonas’ new album.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
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presumably
adverb
pre·sum·ably
pri-ˈzü-mə-blē 
: one would presume : it seems likely : probably
presumably he'll come later
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