shall

Example Sentences

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And atop my namesake, every year military recruits are sworn into the Israel Defense Forces and repeat the vow: “Masada shall not fall again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Perhaps the most important of these is the Constitution’s guarantee clause, which provides that “the United States shall guarantee to every state in this Union a Republican Form of Government.”

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

On her award win, Thompson, who looked shocked and thankful, said it was "beautiful" and she "shall wear it to bed".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Let’s stay within the realm of reality, shall we?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix