supposed to

Required to, as in He is supposed to call home . [Mid-1800s]
Intended to; also, believed to, expected to. For example, This pill is supposed to relieve your pain , or You're supposed to be my partner . [Early 1300s]
not supposed to . Not permitted to, as in You're not supposed to smoke in here .

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S&P said it was concerned about the rapid deterioration of the city’s reserve fund, which is supposed to remain at 5% or more of the general fund.

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“He’s beating running backs to the holes at times,” Malloe said, “or what looks like he’s slipping blocks, he’s actually moving one block over from the guy that’s supposed to get him, so his instincts are really, really good.”

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Banana Cake will taste the way the day was supposed to go, but April days are unpredictable.

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Relationships, health crises, jobs, professors, exams, house issues, car problems; turns out none were all that fret worthy—I mean, here I am, enjoying Banana Cake looking out at the water, healthy and happy, feeling like I am where I am supposed to be.

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The row comes at a time when Africa is supposed to be moving towards greater free trade through the establishment of a continent-wide free-trade area, which began operating four years ago.

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