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supposedly

[suh-poh-zid-lee] / səˈpoʊ zɪd li /


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Much of the freak-out was fed by polls supposedly showing Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Most devastatingly for my kids, they were told not to eat McDonald’s French fries because they were supposedly cooked in pork fat.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The petrodollar, in this telling, is the linchpin supposedly keeping the architecture of dollar dominance standing.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

He was sacked after 39 days, then Sean Dyche, the supposedly pragmatic choice, lasted only 114.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

These books supposedly contained details on people who regularly attended séances—living and dead relatives, important dates, work histories, the questions asked, and answers given at prior sessions.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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