supposed
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For one thing, Rabo’s lending was supposed to be secured on McClain’s purchased cattle, but he didn’t brand the animals or have another system to show ownership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
"I remember being on the field, hearing the national anthem and just thinking 'this is where I'm supposed to be'," he says.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Meanwhile, you, the investor, don’t have to worry about your money going to an enterprise that has not demonstrated the reliability that S&P 500 companies are supposed to.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
That’s what’s supposed to happen when you’re magic.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing supposed
Words That Could Go Either Way: Synonyms for "Maybe"
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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