It was illegal to assume a closed orbit around Jupiter, or to land on any of the moons.

"The captain never mentioned the eating schedule, so I assume around sunset."

"Please assume a standard orbit around our planet, Captain."

The state highway assumed its present eastern terminus around 1985.

The Ram suddenly assumed a cold empty feeling around him.

Chinook had moved well clear of it before assuming a stable orbit around the planet.

The work assumed its present form around the end of the fourth century BC.

The wood-frame house was built in 1850 and assumed its current form around 1860.

"I order you to assume defensive positions around our planet," said Delapan.

She could not assume an orbit around the satellite, for she would move into view.