ought
Example Sentences
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Academics may think what they wish of Congress; this court’s jurisprudence ought not be grounded in such contempt.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Chief U.S. economist Thomas Simons of Jefferies said the bump in new claims over the past two weeks is almost certainly what he calls “noise” and ought to be played down, if not ignored.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Similarly, a newly issued report by the Government Accountability Office External link ought to quell concerns about the quality of employment data produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which assembles the monthly jobs report.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
"At the very least," argued Mr Price, the official "ought to have known that it was incorrect".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“Maybe you ought to take along your clothespin people,” Pa suggested.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
