- past tense form of shall.
should
Example Sentences
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Woodward also noted how good Muncy is at staying on top of the mental side of the game, knowing how specific pitches to different types of hitters should change his positioning.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
"Their phones should be running hot in the coming days."
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Employees should be aware it might not be possible to book time off at short notice.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
“Retracing mortgage rates should, in turn, encourage more would-be buyers into the housing market,” Investec analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
“You should roll with us. We’re going to play a show. Natives from all over will be there, according to this guy,” Awesiinh says as he pats my shoulder.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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