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supposedly

[suh-poh-zid-lee] / səˈpoʊ zɪd li /


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Supposedly final talks in South Korea in 2024 ended without a deal -- and a resumed effort in Geneva last August likewise collapsed in overtime.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Supposedly “laid back” Los Angeles was rife with sharp elbows, daggers plunged in backs and a relentless quest for glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

"Supposedly, this is the third break-in he's had," said Officer Samantha Martin.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Supposedly, these AI megabrains are the ones coming for all our jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Marshall investigated a possible injunction to stop publication of the work since according to Bobby, Darrach had allegedly violated his contract: Supposedly, he’d agreed to write only articles about Bobby, not a book.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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