supposed

Example Sentences

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Isn’t there supposed to be an Olympics on the way for which the city appears ill-prepared?

From Los Angeles Times

Stocks have hit a fresh low for the year, while the inflation concerns caused by spiking energy prices means supposed havens like Treasurys have been tumbling too, sending yields sharply higher.

From MarketWatch

The coin is supposed to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

From Barron's

Huerta became one of Chavez’s fiercest defenders even after revelations about his autocratic ways became public — but what else was she supposed to do when people tied so much of her identity to him?

From Los Angeles Times

"It was supposed to be a really exciting time."

From BBC