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something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the presumption of innocence
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Recent Examples of presumptions
With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
At times, there were presumptions about our abilities and an undertone of dismissiveness.
—Jessica Bailey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Hawkish positions on China often proceed from flawed presumptions.
—Michael D. Swaine, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2020
Engage employees in shaping these packages through surveys or focus groups to avoid misaligned reward programs based on presumptions rather than actual employee preferences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
At times, there were presumptions about our abilities and an undertone of dismissiveness.
—Jessica Bailey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Hawkish positions on China often proceed from flawed presumptions.
—Michael D. Swaine, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2020
Engage employees in shaping these packages through surveys or focus groups to avoid misaligned reward programs based on presumptions rather than actual employee preferences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Presumptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumptions. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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