supposed
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Valuations, which apply a multiple to future earnings, are supposed to look ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Much of the chatter never moves past a relatively small, dishy circle of political gossips because the supposed misdeeds, while titillating, can’t stand up to rigorous scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
LIV Golf was supposed to be the breakaway tour that changed golf as we know it.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
In fact, there’s only one surprising aspect to the havoc Wembanyama is now unleashing on the NBA: It wasn’t supposed to happen quite so soon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Nor indeed what one was supposed to accomplish if one got up.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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