He who is much spoken of by all, but of whom few have personal knowledge, suddenly assumes a reality they scarcely were looking for.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
He assumes to be my friend.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
It has no connection with the Government and has no geographic authority save that which it assumes.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook