supposed
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“There were rehearsals for the Taylor Hawkins tribute show at Wembley, about 15 minutes away from where we were, and there was supposed to be a surprise act.”
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Even if your holiday operator or airline is supposed to cover any disruption, you may need to pay upfront and claim it back later, which can take months, she warns.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
For years, Hainan was supposed to solve a narrow but important problem for Beijing: how to keep more Chinese luxury spending at home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
The loan is supposed to cover two thirds of Ukraine’s financing needs this year and next, with the rest needing to come from Western partners and international organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Was I supposed to know that that was what it took?
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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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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