ought to
Example Sentences
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“If it’s good enough for David, it ought to be good enough for you as a fan.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Ministers have acknowledged already that guidance to forces is clunky and ought to be reviewed.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
They know what it is and what it ought to look like.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The story closes on this somber note: “Somebody ought to make an effort here. Somebody ought to get a rake and take care of this.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
She wondered if she ought to be scared, and then she saw what it was.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
