- past tense form of shall.
should
Example Sentences
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“There’s a ton of kids that should be playing at a high level that can’t play because they can’t afford it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Monicah Muthoni Marubu, a Kenyan lawmaker from Lamu County, said that while the island’s heritage status should be protected, it makes up only a fraction of a larger county.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Bernice Nartey, a passenger travelling to Kumasi, says pastors should be allowed to preach, but only with passengers' consent.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Bruce spent 12 years serving this community, and he should have come home to his family,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
After I filled her in on my time with Ford, we went over what I should wear to meet Alex.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
