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were supposed to vs were suppose to

The correct phrase to use is "were supposed to." The phrase "were suppose to" is incorrect in English.
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Last updated: September 29, 2024 • 15880 views

were supposed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate an obligation or expectation that was not fulfilled in the past.

Examples:

  • We were supposed to meet at 3 p.m., but she never showed up.
  • They were supposed to finish the project last week, but it's still not done.
  • I was supposed to call him yesterday, but I forgot.
  • She was supposed to bring the cake to the party, but she left it at home.
  • The package was supposed to arrive today, but there was a delay.
  • Apr 21, 2014 ... "We were supposed to take care of each other. And we did." · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why · Your Money · Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut ...
  • Apr 5, 2018 ... 36 votes, 16 comments. So I found the whole “you were supposed to” thing from Morgan's ghosts really weird and kinda pointless, ...
  • Nov 2, 2023 ... EVs Were Supposed to Be the Answer. Now They're the Problem. — Barron's. apple.news. 26 ...
  • Oct 27, 2023 ... Implementing the reCaptcha alternatives never loading up like they were supposed to · Ask us anything How do I? xano · MOOLAH October 27, 2023 ...
  • My Son Was Repeatedly Failed by the Systems That Were Supposed to Support Him. icon. By Tonia Ahern. September 2021. On July 9, 2021, we lost our oldest ...
  • Was / Were supposed to. Now, we can use supposed to in the present as in those two examples, or we can talk about in the past, things that were ...
  • Sep 9, 2017 ... Originally Answered: This guy & I were supposed to hang out last night but he never responded to my texts. Why? He responded the night ...
  • Oct 6, 2024 ... 774 likes, 33 comments - drakewhitestomp on October 6, 2024: "5 years ago we were supposed to play @hobmyrtlebeach the night after Roanoke.
  • Apr 30, 2017 ... you were supposed to be here. I swear. when I cracked in two. and became WE. it was clearly said. that this other ME. was to be sent to the ...

were suppose to

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • May 10, 2023 ... I thought bulkheads were suppose to prevent flooding. Base - SN. r ...
  • Jul 14, 2024 ... Man I wish these would have came out in America like they were suppose to. There were more Japanese games we were suppose to get to.
  • Sep 5, 2020 ... This weekend we were suppose to be at The Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ. So many awesome memories there and yes that is Dave, my bus and my babies hanging out ...
  • Jan 4, 2023 ... You were suppose to call me Jan 3 at 10:30 am. The call never came. MS also made two ads for me and both Ads content was not approved. NOW ...
  • May 26, 2024 ... mbeidleman on May 26, 2024: "We were suppose to stay on the trail but Brandy ( ) lead the pack and ended up lost of the ".
  • We were suppose to have Hellium night at @tresorberlin with @orbe__ & @magda - for obvious reasons the night is postponed to September 4th.
  • Apr 17, 2023 ... We were suppose to be visiting my grandmother. So we made a last minute change for my parents to visit and surprised the kids with a stay at ...
  • I thought wizards were suppose to be smart…” New 1 For All one-shot up tonight! There is a high chance of fish and chips (where the chips are dead...
  • Jul 24, 2024 ... alexciswroteit on July 24, 2024: "All those things that were suppose to happen, happened : @jayanyse".

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