assuming
Americanadjective
adjective
conjunction
Other Word Forms
- assumingly adverb
- self-assuming adjective
Etymology
Origin of assuming
Example Sentences
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Then, assuming his career does not fall off a cliff: Cooperstown.
From Los Angeles Times
“If you’re assuming you have to pay a tariff, then the only way to lower your liability is to change the value a bit,” said Dave Townsend, an international trade lawyer at Dorsey & Whitney.
But assuming one stayed dead, a proper burial included a fine coffin, multiple floral arrangements, and formal religious services.
From Literature
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But forecasts are assuming that a major weather event doesn’t completely reshape the market, which is not a safe bet.
Once the feeling of frustration which inevitably follows any defeat subsides, Draper will reflect positively on the strides he has made in Dubai - assuming he recovers without any major issues.
From BBC
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