Related Clues:

• Then preceder
• Assumption-to-conclusion segue
• Assuming that's true ...
• ''Presuming that to be true . . .''
• 'Should that be the case ...'
• Immediately -- sooner
• Lead-in to plan B
• Words of speculation
• "Granting that ..."
• Most, -- all
• 'Provided that...'
• "Provided that..."
• Words before a conclusion
• Should that be true
• "Given that ..."