supposed
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Yunus warned that for-profit microfinance lenders began to resemble the loan sharks they were supposed to replace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Shouldn’t Anne Hathaway’s titular Mother Mary be jet-setting on a world tour, or contending with her problems somewhere that feels a bit more apt for someone who’s supposed to be one of music’s biggest stars?
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The volatility also comes ahead of the massive SpaceX IPO, which is supposed to price Thursday.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“The very first year you’re supposed to water regularly, and I did not hand-water enough, so everything basically died. The water bill went down dramatically, though.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
She was supposed to nod and agree with me.
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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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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