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assume

[uh-soom] / əˈsum /






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Petno will additionally become sole CEO of JPMorgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank, while Rohrbaugh will assume the top role of the company’s Consumer and Community Banking arm, which was run by Lake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

In his view, there is no reason to assume that today's computer hardware gives rise to conscious experience.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

Don’t assume you need a mortgage broker to arrange your loan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

It all leads you to assume that our mystery 79-year-old must be well connected, unscrupulous in his personal dealings, and yes, pretty fat.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

“Many people assume that nature and technology are working against each other, but nothing could be further from the truth,” Sinclair said as he continued his speech.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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