Example sentences of "should be assumed [prep] " in BNC.

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1 If a car is unlawfully taken and then returned in a damaged state , it seems absolutely right that the person or persons responsible for taking it should be assumed to be responsible for causing the damage unless they can prove the contrary .
2 Bayes ' postulate is that , when nothing to the contrary is known , the probabilities should be assumed to be equal .
3 Bayes ' postulate is that , when nothing to the contrary is known , the probabilities should be assumed to be equal .
4 The concept , now referred to as ‘ universal precautions , ’ stresses that all patients should be assumed to be infectious for HIV , HBV , and other blood-borne pathogens .
5 In view of Callam et al 's ( 1987a ) recommendation that arterial disease should be assumed in every patient presenting with an ulcer anywhere on the foot until proved otherwise , this suggests ischaemic ulcers are more common in men than women .
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