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should

[shood] / ʃʊd /


VERB
may
Synonyms


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"And we said, hey, that's the stuff we typically use. Theoretically, this should work. Let's go figure out how."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The birth of his son, Bodhi, should have been a joyous event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Tice also said there should be a new aggravated offence for commercial, large-scale fly-tipping.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the blame should lie with the individual who committed the attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Still, one should dress according to what one does—a soldier doesn't dress like a priest, and a lawyer doesn't dress like a soldier."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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