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putative

[pyoo-tuh-tiv] / ˈpju tə tɪv /


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Other simultaneous downloads swept up episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” and “Ted Lasso” out of order, though a putative human user would probably have downloaded them sequentially.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

It may be a big week for the Federal Reserve as putative Chair Kevin Warsh will face a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch Apr. 20, 2026

Their putative shock calls to mind the 2014 novel “You Should Have Known.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 19, 2026

Chiles’ putative concerns are, for a number of reasons, misleading, unreasonable, or some combination thereof.

From Slate Oct. 1, 2025

That was not learned for several days, however, leaving enough time for the putative lessons of the irradiated mouse to sink in deeply.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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