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supposedly

[suh-poh-zid-lee] / səˈpoʊ zɪd li /


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Supposedly the ultimate check on power, many became the walking wounded, moving by instinct with a hand on the shoulder of the person ahead of them, like soldiers in the first world war.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Supposedly “laid back” Los Angeles was rife with sharp elbows, daggers plunged in backs and a relentless quest for glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Supposedly, these AI megabrains are the ones coming for all our jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Supposedly final talks in South Korea in 2024 ended without a deal -- and a resumed effort in Geneva in August likewise collapsed.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Supposedly, according to her doctor, it’s nervios from working two demand- ing jobs, and she should drink lots of lemon balm tea to calm her nerves.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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