supposed
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"Some jobs are supposed to be taken over, so humans can go and do better things."
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“The best way to practice live firing is right in the area you’re supposed to defend,” said Chou Yu-ping, a retired Taiwanese air force colonel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Shouldn’t Anne Hathaway’s titular Mother Mary be jet-setting on a world tour, or contending with her problems somewhere that feels a bit more apt for someone who’s supposed to be one of music’s biggest stars?
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
“The very first year you’re supposed to water regularly, and I did not hand-water enough, so everything basically died. The water bill went down dramatically, though.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“It’s just Zara and I were supposed to be together when we got the news, but she’s taking this thing that happened with Rhys way too far. It wasn’t that big of a deal.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Words That Could Go Either Way: Synonyms for "Maybe"
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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