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"only supposed to be" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to express that something is only supposed to happen, or is only expected to happen. For example: "I'm only supposed to be here for a few hours."
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There's only supposed to be one.
It was only supposed to be a temporary measure.
Perhaps he's only supposed to be 5ft 6in.
A useful reminder, perhaps, that those are only supposed to be worn by the horses.
Tyson is King's banquet ticket Douglas was only supposed to be the hors d'oeuvre.
The law was only supposed to be temporary while markets were paralysed.
"It is only supposed to be used for activities specifically related to student achievement.
Military jets, anyway, are only supposed to be used by ministers performing official duties.
It was only supposed to be for the Loyola game, but coaches are superstitious.
"It was only supposed to be temporary," she says, "but the kids really liked it".
"The whole thing was only supposed to be a demonstrative act".
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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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