as in to say
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
even before a single vote had been cast, media pundits were hypothecating that the former senator would be the party's nominee
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The other says that the sky is black, then blue, and always empty.—
Sandra Lim,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026 -
In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gentry has served Charlotte since 1991 and assumed official leadership of the airport in 2021.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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As explained by the bank earlier in the week, its commodities strategists expect Brent crude to average $105 in March, spike to $115 in April, and then gradually retreat to $80 in the fourth quarter, assuming flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely disrupted for roughly six weeks.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Olivar, who has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent, is set to go to trial on May 19.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two adults and three children were said to be in serious condition, while three other adults were believed to be in fair condition after they were all taken to nearby hospitals, firefighters said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The memo also outlined instances where Pujoe had tried to bring a student to a downstate athletic competition and attempted to get students hotel rooms for competitions they were not supposed to attend.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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That slice of revenue earned by the volunteers is supposed to go directly to the charity, while the volunteers and leaders of the nonprofits are not supposed to be paid.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Hypothecate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothecate. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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