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presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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This would be an economic and political debacle that would presumably bring Democrats, currently at a low ebb, roaring back in 2026.
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The Editors, National Review, 12 May 2025
Dina was born after society collapsed, presumably taking the mass-market beauty industry along with it.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025
Nora says, before Ellie starts beating her (presumably to death) with a pipe.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 May 2025
Gene Simmons Band Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville
Kiss’ latest and presumably last farewell tour ended over a year ago, so Gene Simmons is now playing bass with his own Gene Simmons Band on May 11 at 8 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 12 May 2025
Dina was born after society collapsed, presumably taking the mass-market beauty industry along with it.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025
Nora says, before Ellie starts beating her (presumably to death) with a pipe.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 May 2025
Gene Simmons Band Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville
Kiss’ latest and presumably last farewell tour ended over a year ago, so Gene Simmons is now playing bass with his own Gene Simmons Band on May 11 at 8 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumably. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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presumably
adverb
pre·sum·ably
pri-ˈzü-mə-blē 
: one would presume : it seems likely : probably
presumably he'll come later
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