supposed
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The European single market was supposed to institutionalize free competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Restitution is rarely able to return all of someone’s lost money, but it is supposed to prevent the fraudster from enjoying the fruits of their crime.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
"People have a clear idea of what Switzerland's neutrality is supposed to achieve," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
There’s also a vindictive pleasure in seeing that our supposed future overlords are dum-dums who can’t climb stairs.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
“Girl, I’m the biggest taxpayer in Sycamore Township and maybe Parke County, and I get the least for my money. Who are you supposed to be?”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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