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"could only assume" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when you're expressing an idea or opinion based on limited knowledge. For example: "Given what I know, I could only assume that the proposal will be accepted."
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Jack could only assume they were fake.
But one could only assume Lapid wanted it this way.
"We could only assume he intended to share this with his company," Mr. Tian said.
After many repetitions he concluded that charge could only assume certain fixed values.
She could only assume that all the meeting rooms in London must have been fully booked.
I could only assume this was all happening because I was thin.
I could only assume that they were part of a promotion at the Pirates game.
I could only assume so from the frankly hilarious rage that greeted the announcement of our shortlist this week.
Instead, at my expense, she'd involved me in what I could only assume was her misguided teen self-esteem program.
The uncle, Ram Chhantyal, said in an interview, "I read it and I could only assume the worst".
Robertson said he could only assume the letter was "clumsily put together" and "not properly read before it was sent".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com