- past tense form of shall.
should
Example Sentences
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This kid is what I feel like our team should be like on a day-to-day basis,’ and he’s done a really good job of that,” Chesney said Monday while recalling his first impression of Martin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Today I asked the White House Correspondents’ Association whether it has guidance for what reporters should do if the president starts yelling at a colleague.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Dewdney says anyone who believes they've been unfairly banned or suspended should first go through Vinted's own appeal process.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
They added that as "two French representatives directly witnessed part of these events" Paris should "fully establish the circumstances of these arrests" and "take every necessary step to guarantee their rights, safety and release".
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Yes. That flag should have been taken down long ago. And I’m here to help make that happen in any way I can.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
