How to Use "posit" with Example Sentences

1. I can only posit a theory , but I tend to blame the higher rate of mortifying sex scenes in novels by men on the nature of their fantasies .

2. We look at instances where the effect exists and posit a cause-and forget all the times the exact same cause led to no visible effect , or to an effect that was altogether different .

3. Investigators posit obesity , symptoms of inattention , depression and anxiety , asthma and parent-reported trouble falling asleep were contributory factors to eds even among children with no signs of diminished sleep time or sleep apnea .