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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the supposedly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase to introduce a statement that is based on speculation or what is believed to be true but not necessarily accurate. For example, "The supposedly lost painting was found in an attic."
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The supposedly
adverb
As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.
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The supposedly rebuilt bench was outscored, 184-87.
The supposedly fresher Djokovic was heaving between points; the supposedly exhausted Murray was rejuvenated.
The supposedly larger female corpus callosum is also in dispute.
The supposedly rabid Republican freshmen are actually big government conservatives.
The supposedly egalitarian left's failure is more fundamental.
The supposedly godless denizens of the theater world?
The supposedly near-indestructible Gorilla glass screen has been disappointing.
The supposedly competitive markets did not involve transactions between equals.
The supposedly final instalment of the waning horror franchise.
The supposedly uneducated artist appears to have been well aware of contemporary European art trends.
The supposedly too-old LaDainian Tomlinson gained 102 all-purpose yards.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com