supposed

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Last year, he slashed the budget at numerous science agencies, including NASA, which shifted the agency’s priorities around Artemis, and killed the planned lunar Gateway space station that was supposed to orbit the moon.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

I’m supposed to mock Michigan’s transfer-tastic roster for needing a map to find their way around campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Kanye West was supposed to headline Sunday night but canceled two weeks before the fest and was replaced by The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

A measles vaccination campaign was supposed to be held in April this year, "but it did not happen", Sajjad said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Not too sunny, not too hot, but tomorrow it’s supposed to thunderstorm.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison