as in assuming
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I daresay we might manage to finish on time after all
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But Vrabel isn’t assuming that will mean anything in New Orleans, even against a middle-of-the-pack Saints run offense.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025 -
But that's assuming the success of a predecessor project for this sail concept, called Solar Cruiser.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Even early in games, Lillard was always thinking about how to thrive in crunchtime.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One quick-thinking man stepped in and performed an impromptu rescue, saving the animal’s life.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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