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putative

[pyoo-tuh-tiv] / ˈpyu tə tɪv /


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It may be a big week for the Federal Reserve as putative Chair Kevin Warsh will face a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Chiles’ putative concerns are, for a number of reasons, misleading, unreasonable, or some combination thereof.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 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 should occur on average seven times per year, separated by intervals just slightly longer than that endured by Noah on his putative ark.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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