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ROBINDESBOIS
October 12, 2021, 06:31 AM
Is there a difference in meaning in the sentences below?

He was supposed to have a meeting with the boss.
He was supposed to be having a meeting with the boss.

Rusty
October 12, 2021, 10:11 AM
There is a subtle difference, but they can mean the same thing.
The latter can convey the idea of 'right now', or at least (soon) today.