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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Timothy Lilley, the father of American Airlines pilot Sam Lilley, says his son was planning for his wedding before this week’s fatal plane crash in Washington, D.C.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
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Authorities say fentanyl can be sold as pills with some online dealers claiming the pills are Xanax, Percocet and Oxycodone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
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Watkins, who scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season without converting from the spot, has assumed penalty-taking duties this campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Given the tight margins in the committee, Kennedy can’t afford to lose a single vote from Republicans sitting on that panel, assuming that no Democrats support his nomination.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2025
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The messages said the U.S. Border Patrol was conducting an indiscriminate dragnet in the area, pulling over vehicles presumed to be carrying immigrants to work and taking dozens into custody.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs traded away presumed starting third baseman Isaac Paredes to acquire Kyle Tucker.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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While officials believe Elkins is dead, her body has not been found.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Roughly 60 passengers and four crew members aboard the plane are all believed to be dead as well as the three military members aboard the helicopter.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
31 Jan. 2025
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The office was also supposed to issue quarterly reports on immigrant crime, but only one report was issued in June 2018.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Weren’t these operations supposed to target only undocumented individuals with serious criminal records?—
Esteban Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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