supposed
Example Sentences
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Dow was receiving less ethylene than it was supposed to, the company said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
FanFair also raised concerns about many sellers being based abroad, when Big Weekend is supposed to provide a venue for big artists in towns and cities they might normally skip.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
For years, Hainan was supposed to solve a narrow but important problem for Beijing: how to keep more Chinese luxury spending at home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
“You’re supposed to take care of one another,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
I supposed it was pretty flattering to be mistaken for a relative of the beautiful, glamorous Anna May.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing supposed
Words That Could Go Either Way: Synonyms for "Maybe"
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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