shall

Example Sentences

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In Hegseth’s version, he replaced “and they shall know that I am the Lord,” from the book of Ezekiel with the call sign for a U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“We shall have no hesitation to act if and when necessary, but there is no rush,” Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Where we don’t have research, clinical trials, what we’ve got a ton of, is, shall we say, testimonials, patient affidavits, attesting to the wonders of the drug,” said Scott Brunner, the alliance’s chief executive officer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Likewise, the day when “a Representative to Congress is regularly by law to be chosen” is the day when “a United States Senator from said State shall be elected by the people thereof.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

“Oh, never mind that. I know Frederick and Bruno call you silly names. But I won’t. I shall call you Robert. A proper name.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff