supposed
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Their first year in leadership positions was supposed to ease them into the transition, but the pandemic forced them to pivot.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
That isn’t supposed to happen to Nestlé: Unflashy yet reliable products such as Nescafé instant coffee and Fancy Feast cat food are expected to deliver steady gains and a solid dividend, rather than wild selloffs.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
We’re supposed to believe that this is still a legitimate settlement between two adverse parties?
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
"We're only 24 - nobody expects this to happen... Being twins as well, you're not supposed to have one twin not be there," said Caitlin's sister Grace.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
When she swam in the lake and tried to hold her breath, she felt the same kind of nervousness that she felt when she was supposed to have read her poem.
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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