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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) |
| должен явиться | due (Well, actually, you were due here at 9 o'clock. – вы должны были явиться к 9 часам ART Vancouver) |
| 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) |