ought not

ought not(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no deber
The accusations are unfounded and really ought not to have been published.Las acusaciones son infundadas y verdaderamente no deberían haberse publicado.
a. no deber
I think they're worried, even though they ought not to be.Creo que están preocupados, aunque no lo deberían estar.
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