ought
Example Sentences
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This legislation ought to have bipartisan support, and it once did.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
They know what it is and what it ought to look like.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
"At the very least," argued Mr Price, the official "ought to have known that it was incorrect".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“China would be smart to cool it a little bit. They ought to both cool it.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
He ought to sit up there at the desk instead of Little Britches, being teacher’s pet.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
