supposed
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"You are supposed to act grown up and not necessarily be playful or express things loudly, or struggle…"
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
With a 7-0 record, 0.85 ERA and just two walks in 41 1/3 innings, the 6-foot-5, 190-pound 16-year-old has shown what a top pitcher is supposed to look like.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Given this risky undertaking and the numerous delays -- particularly those experienced by SpaceX that was supposed to have its lander ready first -- pressure has mounted in recent months.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
The heat shield is made of a material called Avcoat that is supposed to melt away during re-entry,
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Was I supposed to say that was a good thing or bad?
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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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