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Discover Ludwig"is purportedly" is a grammatically correct phrase that can be used in written English
It is typically used when expressing something that is claimed or believed to be true, but there may be doubts about its accuracy or authenticity. Example: The new device is purportedly more efficient than the previous model, but we have yet to see concrete evidence of this.
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is purportedly
adverb
Supposedly, putatively or reputedly
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Labour is purportedly just as enthusiastic about Sharkey's nomination.
The capital is purportedly in love with modern art.
(And no wonder. According to the menu, beech snaps is "purportedly life sustaining").
This is purportedly comic dialogue between the brain and the stomach.
We justify it as "step-change", which is purportedly better than nothing.
Actually, New York is purportedly one of the more legendary spying hot spots.
(The mega-corporation is purportedly neither buyer nor seller but innocent middleman).
But his government is purportedly — and conspicuously — growing even more brazen.
Economics is purportedly the key to the wisdom of the APE.
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Their warehouses were purportedly filled with sacks of sand.
"Dear Bill" was purportedly written by Mrs. Thatcher's husband, Denis.
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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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