supposed

Example Sentences

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More stores, broader coverage and brand recognition were supposed to do the work.

From MarketWatch

Benjamin shared his story, telling them he was supposed to start school soon.

From Los Angeles Times

As for UPS, business isn’t supposed to improve all that much, though it is expected to generate enough free cash flow to cover dividend payments, if barely.

From Barron's

It was supposed to be just another Thursday in Laos, where Anthonin's father was born.

From BBC

When nearly a quarter-billion dollars can vanish from one state program before anyone truly notices, taxpayers are justified in asking who was supposed to be minding the store.

From The Wall Street Journal