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| Russian | English |
| должен был | was due to (+ infinitive; e.g.: "It was also thought more prudent for Mr Tillerson to travel to Moscow because he will get to meet President Vladimir Putin whereas Mr Johnson was only due to meet Mr Lavrov." (The Int'l Express) – должен был встретиться только с) |
| как вам должно быть известно | as you are likely aware (goroshko) |
| как и должно быть | as must be the case (The decision was made without any political interference, as must be the case. ART Vancouver) |