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supposedly

[suh-poh-zid-lee] / səˈpoʊ zɪd li /


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Whoever’s supporting McLeod’s activities — whatever they might be other than supposedly bringing reconciliation to Republicans and Democrats — they appear to have money to spare.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

This supposedly low-danger assignment proves anything but for Kendal, as the manipulative Rico plays his own double game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Much of the freak-out was fed by polls supposedly showing Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

Still, every morning she would examine Ching Chow, a daily cartoon that supposedly gave lucky numbers.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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