just assume

adverb

Eggcorn of just as soon.

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Meanings

adverbjust assume (not comparable)
  1. not comparableEggcorn of just as soon.

    "And it's one area most executives would just assume not govern, a new survey shows."

    2002 February 17, Teresa M. McAleavy, “Unwritten Rules Govern Office Wooing”, in Record
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    I would just assume not make the man's name a part of a public record if I don't have to.

    1999, Investigation of Illegal Or Improper Activities in Connection with 1996 Federal Election Campaigns: Witness Deposition Testimony, page 1210

    If Tampa Prep coach A.J. Hendrix has his way, he would just assume not to see Shorecrest's Anthony Katchuk again.

    2006 March 30, Brandon Wright, “Shorecrest Dowwns Tampa Prep Again”, in St. Petersburg Times

    I'm not a social butterfly and just assume spend my free time studying the teachings of Aradia.

    2007, Nocholas Hanna, Coven of Rats

    “Just trying to survive and stay to myself— you know me, I just assume not mess with anyone,” I said to him as I shook his hand

    2009, Benjamin J. Davis V, They Call Me Jack

    Normally those times that are comfortable and warm are welcomed with open arms and seen as most desirable, while times when we are cold and uncomfortable are considered adverse a place we would just assume not visit.

    2016, T. Mohn, 2 Weeks: A Weekly Guide Inspiring Positive Life Transformation
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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