Assuming, as we are doing, that kuffar is a term of abuse, then yes.
Legal fiction, a rule assuming as true something that is clearly false.
It wasn't that she was committing suicide – although you could have been forgiving for assuming as much from the letter.
At first, Bush and his team ignored Trump – assuming, as did most, that he was simply a sideshow.
Assuming, as everyone hopes, that Mr. Giuliani's health allows for a full campaign, the answer is seven months away.
But I mean do you understand the role you'll be assuming as the model who does a very good job?
On the other hand, I think there's a risk in assuming, as neoliberals and free marketeers do, that there's only one type of capitalism.
In the Vine novels, the sense of place is even stronger than in the Rendells, sometimes assuming as much importance as the characters themselves.
If you're thinking of booking a budget hotel for the Olympics, assuming (as you would) that you'll get a reasonable rate, you're in for a shock.
It is also — assuming, as one needs to with many of Bertolucci's movies, a willingness to suspend skeptical habits of viewing — rather beautiful in conception.
As Jan . 1begins, Mr. Giuliani marches off into a new career, assuming, as he said in his farewell speech, "the much more honorable title of citizen".
