- present participle of assume.
assuming
Example Sentences
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Royal families from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi have agreed to chip in $24 billion for an equity stake by assuming some of Ellison’s financial commitments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
And assuming collectors can get their car to an appropriate testing location, there’s no promise it will pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
After 10 years, that $2,300 will feel like about $1,700 today, assuming a 3% rate of inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
In other words, he was willing to sell majority control soon, assuming the price and all the other legal and financial details could be agreed upon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
‘Oh. I’m sorry,’ I say, feeling awkward and a bit guilty for assuming she was joking.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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