suppose

Example Sentences

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The constitution provides “no guidance” on what this is supposed to mean in real life, Justice Pearlman writes, so it falls on him to “establish a standard.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Hannah was supposed to dry, but she was so busy asking Coal questions that most of the dishwater ended up on the floor.

From Literature

They bought their home on West Terrace Street, which was supposed to be a starter home, raised their children there, and never left.

From Los Angeles Times

She said: "I suppose that is a bit odd – if they get paid the same – but it doesn't bother me."

From BBC

Powell’s term as Fed chair is already supposed to end in May — so the investigation comes more as a parting shot as Powell decides whether to serve out his term as a Fed governor.

From MarketWatch