shall

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The judge said in his 84-page ruling that "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military airports" to ensure Gomez complies with the ban on leaving the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

On the nuclear question, the agreement says "Iran reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons", which was Trump's number one condition ever since the start of the war.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Throughout Reconstruction, Black Americans fought for what the 1869 National Convention of Colored Men deemed a “cardinal idea” of republicanism: “The people shall have a voice as to who shall rule over them.”

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

However, in 2023 contracts were amended addressing that transit costs would be too high to require free rides, stating “match ticket holders and accredited individuals shall be able to access transport at cost.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

I shall miss you so, he told her.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville