supposed
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Dahlia Lithwick: This is a speech that’s supposed to be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Much of the chatter never moves past a relatively small, dishy circle of political gossips because the supposed misdeeds, while titillating, can’t stand up to rigorous scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
In fact, there’s only one surprising aspect to the havoc Wembanyama is now unleashing on the NBA: It wasn’t supposed to happen quite so soon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
LIV Golf was supposed to be the breakaway tour that changed golf as we know it.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
And if I ever got frustrated about messing up, she’d say, “This is supposed to be fun, Gracie. Just enjoy it!”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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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