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As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people. quotations examples
France were supposedly a team in pieces, beaten by Tonga just a week ago and with coach Marc Lievremont publicly berating his players, but so clear-cut was their victory that much of the atmosphere had been sucked from the contest long before the end.
2011, Tom Fordyce, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 12-19 France
I haven't booked, so I don't have a clue as to whether the service will be busy or not. Supposedly, reservations are compulsory, but I want to find out what would happen if you just turn up.
2020 December 2, Paul Bigland, “My weirdest and wackiest Rover yet”, in Rail, page 68
(Philippines, incorrect) Used in place of "supposed to be," often in informal or colloquial speech, as a mispronunciation. examples