supposed
Example Sentences
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Memory-chip stocks were supposed to be the safe way to play AI.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The Arby’s employee noticed Cynthia’s Fiero parked at a car wash across the street from about 9 to 11:45 that night, hours after the stripogram was supposed to end.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
A suspect isn’t supposed to take belongings from a crime scene before the items are inspected and inventoried.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
That security allowed us to do everything immigrants and their children are supposed to do: buy homes, build careers, contribute to civic life and love this country.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
I could barely remember what I was supposed to say, I was so glad to be talking to anyone at all.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.