supposed
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“Slowing inflation and steady nominal pay gains were supposed to lift real incomes in 2026, but the prospect of a fresh jump in inflation pushes that scenario into the distance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
“They’re using that level of care because they’re supposed to — that’s their protocol — and also because it could make a big difference,” Akhavan said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Meanwhile, you, the investor, don’t have to worry about your money going to an enterprise that has not demonstrated the reliability that S&P 500 companies are supposed to.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The buzzer sounds and my body does what it’s supposed to, like an elastic band springing forward when its tension is released.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Words That Could Go Either Way: Synonyms for "Maybe"
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