The proposed system would mean everyone is assumed to be a willing organ donor when they die, unless they state otherwise.

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In the late 1990s it was widely assumed that faster productivity growth would mean higher profits (so justifying higher share prices).

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It does mean seeking a reasonable return for the risk assumed and dialing down that risk as you near retirement.

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Mr. WRANGHAM: Well, I mean, the odd thing is that for years, we've assumed that because humans are animals, and animals are designed to eat raw food, humans are designed to eat raw food, too.

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Insofar as I in the past had thought about the Valentine's Day formula, I had assumed most men treated it like a year-end performance bonus, which would mean that the better the relationship, the better the gift (however you define "better").

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In the past he has assumed the role of chief cheerleader but he chose to point out that "more Europe" does not mean "more Brussels".

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