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The phrase "unfounded assumption" is correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used to describe a belief or conclusion that is made without sufficient evidence or justification. Example: The prosecutor's case was built on unfounded assumptions, leading to the wrongful conviction of an innocent man.
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But, as he relates here, it was an unfounded assumption.
They base themselves upon an unfounded assumption as to what basically constitutes contact with, and the perception of, the supernatural".
Such sensationalism creates real damage as it reinforces an unfounded assumption that mosques across the UK are a problem in our society".
The Courts apparent fear that following the Constitution in this case will provide petitioners a windfall in the amount of transaction costs saved is based on the unfounded assumption that the State must return the interest directly to petitioners.
In dissent, Justice Kagan wrote that she was confident that "the majority's decision — founded as it is on an unfounded assumption — would have no real-world meaning or application".
An unfounded assumption perhaps when more than 1.3m women and girls play football - more than any other sport in the UK.
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Don't be patronising or make unfounded assumptions.
This study was roundly rejected after its modelling was exposed as grounded in numerous unfounded assumptions.
Moreover, the plaintiff must make that showing through concrete proof: "[S]peculative" risks, "unfounded assumptions," and "unsupported statements" will not suffice.
Lawyers for Wilpon and Katz have derided and dismissed Picard's interpretation of the episode, saying it is just one example of his making unfounded assumptions and conclusions.
Co-authors catch the things you can't remove by yourself: your blind spots, your stylistic tics, your unfounded assumptions, your implicit biases, your inelegance, your vagueness.
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