ought
Example Sentences
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Powerful nations are flouting international law, and somebody ought to stop them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
In a ruling, Mr Justice Choudhury refused the injunction bid, stating Mr Rosindell's case was "intrinsically weak" and that he "ought to have realised that he had surrendered his right to occupy" his office.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
“If it quacks like a duck, it’s probably sports betting and it ought to be regulated as such.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
“We ought to start a hunting party, what?”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
