supposed

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The idea is the bond market will see buying from stock investors who move out of overpriced equities, while money that was supposed to go to private credit also will be redirected into bonds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

William Kanellis said a former assistant U.S. attorney was supposed to have turned over the discovery to the defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

After he cut her a $25,000 check — which wasn’t legal, as it came from what was supposed to be a charity fund — Bondi shuttered the fraud case against him.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The plant, which was supposed to employ 900 workers, is down to a few hundred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“She’s supposed to start and finish the show!”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu