supposed
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“We started to feel like maybe we’re not supposed to do this,” Zeimani adds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
A person living nearby had found Charlie living in bushes, feeding the supposed stray for weeks before taking her to the vets, who called Hannah from the number found on the microchip.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
She asked him where he learned about these supposed data-center dangers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
This is the job bonds are supposed to do: zig when equities zag.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Auntie Lou says when you come to someone’s house, you supposed to bring something. Did you bring us anything?” he asks, folding his arms across his chest.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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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