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It would be a mistake to presume that the vast expansion of trade between India and China, currently worth more than $60 billion annually (with China now India’s largest trading partner), must lead to improved bilateral relations.
We can no longer presume that its institutional arrangements reflect its citizens’ preferences.
Indeed, experience gives little reason to presume that a modern way of speaking, willingness to liberalize the economy, and an urge for technological development automatically translates into a democratic opening.
In many cases, the cohesiveness of opposition movements that come to power in the wake of a political upheaval may not be what the international media presume it to be.
Let us presume, finally, that by 2050, all electricity production has made the transition to low-carbon energy sources.
But these critics seem to presume that Europe will come out of the crisis in far worse shape than the US, and it is too early to make that judgment.
No one should presume that European Muslims must apologize or explain the actions of a terrorist organization with a cult-like religious ideology, just as no one expected Norwegians to apologize for Breivik.
Second, reformers should not presume that officials at the ECB's Frankfurt headquarters are less likely to show bias than officials from national central banks.
It is a curious question, because it seems to presume that there is a viable replacement waiting in the wings.
This is not to say that they do not feel a similar closeness; but they presume that a good relationship with US President Barack Obama would help Bergoglio to wield even greater influence in Argentina and the wider region.
Nine countries already have nuclear weapons, and it would be naive to presume that others, particularly in regions of conflict, will not try to get hold of them.
This can continue for a time, rewarding unproductive investments and aspiring oligarch-speculators who presume that the Fed has eliminated risk.
In recent times, high inflation has been seen only in developing economies; thus there is a tendency to presume that advanced economies are immune.
But many Western economists presume that governments are not very good at identifying industries that merit support, and that domestic consumers and taxpayers incur the bulk of the costs.
When your dinner host asks if you eat everything and you say yes, you presume sticks and stones are not part of the discourse.
But we should not presume that the rich world’s policy responses to the pandemic are best for developing countries, or even feasible.
Finally, today’s young climate activists should not presume that humanity’s future on this planet depends on stopping or severely curtailing economic growth.
"But," Conseil asked, "could master tell me the cause of this effect, because I presume this water hasn't really changed into milk!"
"But given the current state of marine science, who are we to presume, what do we really know of these depths?"
If your answer is no,' he went on without giving M. de Renal time to speak, 'how dare you presume to reproach me with neglecting them?'M. de Renal, who had barely recovered from his alarm, concluded from the strange tone which he saw this young peasant adopt that he had in his pocket some more attractive offer and was going to leave him.
"Do you presume I'm guilty too?" asked K."I make no presumptions about you," said the priest.
The corps - we presume, from their known affection to that useful animal - had received the quaint appellation of "Cowboys."
"Oh! doubtless; he is a general favorite, May I presume on it so far as to ask leave to dismount and refresh my men, who compose a part of his squadron?"
I made use of this pass, for which I paid; and, as it bears the name of Washington, I presume it is forged."
Nothing but horse can do service in this business, and I presume Lieutenant Mason hesitates to move without the orders of his major."
We shall see, before to-morrow's sun, who will presume to hint that the beauty of the sister furnished a mask to conceal the brother!
"I believe it," said Don Juan; "and were it possible, an order should be issued that no one should have the presumption to deal with anything relating to Don Quixote, save his original author Cide Hamete; just as Alexander commanded that no one should presume to paint his portrait save Apelles."
'You rendered us a very important service this morning, sir,' said he, 'will you allow us to offer a slight mark of our gratitude by begging the favour of your company at dinner?''Great pleasure--not presume to dictate, but broiled fowl and mushrooms--capital thing!
Winkle, I presume?''My name is Winkle, sir.''You will not be surprised, sir, when I inform you that I have called here this morning on behalf of my friend, Doctor Slammer, of the 97th.''Doctor Slammer!' said Mr. Winkle.
'I presume you allude to Joseph, Sir?' said the lady, making an effort to appear composed.
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