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supposedly

[suh-poh-zid-lee] / səˈpoʊ zɪd li /


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The petrodollar, in this telling, is the linchpin supposedly keeping the architecture of dollar dominance standing.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Supreme Court historically used Asian Americans’ supposedly implacable foreignness to justify greater, institutionally enforced apartness.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Reports of children in Australia being able to access sites supposedly blocked for under-16s have raised concerns over the law's effectiveness.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Even when made to fight alongside Rotta against half a dozen or so supposedly terrifying creatures, there isn’t the slightest doubt that he will prevail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I’m no longer satisfied with the meaningless affection or the supposedly serious talks.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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