shall

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“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

In September last year, Pakistan signed a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, agreeing that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"We fear it shall be passed down to workers through restructuring, short‑time work and possible retrenchment," Justice Chinhema, secretary of the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union, said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Reflecting on his legacy, Winston Churchill liked to say, “I shall leave it to history, but remember that I shall be one of the historians.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

“Well, it doesn’t matter. I shall go back to the weird empty field where the humans keep their big, loud, smoky pulling machines and sniff out the names of the other members of the pack.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz