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
Like their counterparts in private credit, private-equity funds are supposed to mark their assets at fair market value each quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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
"What was supposed to be a moment of celebration was diminished and overshadowed," the organisation said.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
It felt like it was supposed to stay legendary and invisible unless your bones resonated with the same songs.
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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