shall
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"The fundamental right to walk on demarcated footpaths shall override the privilege of a motorised vehicle," he declared.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Misinterpreting his ghostly prophecy—“Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him”—the usurping Scottish king believed his reign was secure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The company, which shall remain nameless, has all of my information, and I understand they do eventually provide a passport.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Something we may not be able to deter. Before this day is done, we shall be faced with an unthinkable decision.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
It was – well, I think I shall draw a veil over that.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
“I work for an attorney. I should have known this,” Oakley said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Miller said anyone unsure about who’s calling should hang up and call someone they trust: “The second that they get off the phone is the second they start thinking on their own.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
President Emmanuel Macron says criticism should not be the priority right now.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
China, which buys oil from Iran and has influence over it, said as recently as May that “normal and safe passage” through the strait should be restored.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
He paused for a second, then added: "You, like all knights in armor, should have a squire to be your helper and companion."
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
