shall

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For half an hour, gambling came to a halt while the protesters sang “We Shall Overcome.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After seeing Peter Jackson’s 2018 World War I documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old,” Maras had the idea to use colorized archival footage in “Pressure.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

He and other surrounding Democrats began singing the civil rights anthem, "We Shall Overcome," but the session devolved into a screaming match after Johnson finished the reading, according to ABC News.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

However, he recovered enough to release a further five albums, including the forthcoming Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation - his 10th overall release.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

“Are you all right, Penny? You look pale. Shall I find some smelling salts?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood