as in saying
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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As such, even assuming that some more tariffs are put on, the potential impact on China's economy overall is likely to be limited.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Parents and guardians can receive a $2,000-per-child tax credit, assuming the child being claimed was under the age of 17 in 2024.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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This still looks like a significant rebuild, but one more proof of concept against a division rival would go a long way to believing some of these young players could be the answer.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Ronald Reagan’s cowboy movies had everybody believing real people act like that.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2025
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.—
James Winebrenner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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For many forward-thinking leaders, coaching can be useful for integrating technical and social skills - so that Gen Z can deliver the future of work.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Hypothesizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesizing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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