supposed
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“How Was I Supposed to Know?” fell off the R&B ranking in its second week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Supposed state sovereignty was another bulwark in protecting slavery.
From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025
Very just — ‘All right, classy. Supposed to be here — gonna be here for a while.’
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024
Supposed to be 86 by kickoff at 7 pm.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023
Supposed to be the future, but seems like now to me.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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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