supposed

Example Sentences

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That security allowed us to do everything immigrants and their children are supposed to do: buy homes, build careers, contribute to civic life and love this country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

Software companies were supposed to benefit from the AI revolution, incorporating models into their platforms and applications and building value on that foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That caused a lot of friction with Berlin's supposed closest EU friend, France.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He wondered what he was supposed to do with it.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver