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presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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All the offices subject to the charter revisions — council, selectmen, treasurer and clerk — were on the ballot and voted for by the electors of South Windsor, presumably because the changes were not to take effect until 2027.
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
With Will Trent staying in originals, RJ Decker could presumably move to 9 PM should High Potential end its sophomore run before the Scott Speedman freshman is done.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
If Tomlin is interested in returning to coaching during that term, Pittsburgh would, presumably, receive compensation for their coach based on recent precedent.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Patrick and Jillian shared a kiss in this adorable pic taken while the couple was presumably in Italy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
With Will Trent staying in originals, RJ Decker could presumably move to 9 PM should High Potential end its sophomore run before the Scott Speedman freshman is done.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
If Tomlin is interested in returning to coaching during that term, Pittsburgh would, presumably, receive compensation for their coach based on recent precedent.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Patrick and Jillian shared a kiss in this adorable pic taken while the couple was presumably in Italy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumably. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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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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