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How do you use presumably in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "presumably" in a sentence:

Assuming something is true:

* "Presumably, the meeting will start at 9 am, but it's always best to double-check." (This assumes the meeting will start at 9 am, but isn't certain)

* "She didn't answer her phone, so presumably she's busy." (This assumes she's busy, but doesn't know for sure)

Expressing a likely reason:

* "The store was closed, presumably because of the holiday." (This suggests a likely reason for the store being closed)

* "He walked quickly, presumably to catch the bus." (This suggests a likely reason for his quick walk)

Showing uncertainty:

* "Presumably, this is the right address, but I'm not entirely sure." (This shows that the speaker isn't entirely certain about the address)

* "Presumably, they'll be back tomorrow, but we can't be certain." (This shows that the speaker isn't sure about their return)

Remember that "presumably" implies that you're not absolutely sure about something. It suggests a likely reason or outcome, but not a definite one.

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