putative

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Others have pointed to putative profiteering by cattle ranchers, whose profits per animal have spiraled higher, even as many have pared the size of their herds.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

In India, the unexpected pummeling by a putative partner has led to anger and soul-searching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Somewhat inexplicably, Eddie Fales, Baldwin’s ex-lover, was also there as his putative “secretary,” while his current lover, Lucien Happersberger, presumably because he was not American, was not.

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2025

Perhaps the largest events were the Watergate scandal and Nixon’s resignation, a putative victory for democracy and constitutionalism.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025

It gave him a mysterious air, like a putative from the law.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver