ought
Example Sentences
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He might be correct that world powers are flouting international law and somebody ought to stop them.
The house needn’t be fleshed out to be made to seem real, but since it plays such an important role in the play, its presence onstage ought to at least be palpable to the characters.
From Los Angeles Times
Just as not every Christian ought to become a priest, not every patriot has to wear a military uniform.
"There are countries around the world who ought be prepared to step up on this critical waterway as well. It's not just the United States Navy," he said.
From BBC
Because if she was hungry, she really ought to eat.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
