would-be

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"I think the prestige to win a trophy, with the history this club has - it would be amazing. The fans really want this trophy for us, and we will try."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

A country that imports nearly all its energy would be toast.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In the current second quarter, Airbnb projects revenue will be $3.54 billion to $3.60 billion, which would be ahead of Wall Street’s estimate of $3.46 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

This type of atmosphere would be unlikely if the planet had formed close to its star, where lighter gases usually dominate.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

He would be down there with Marlene, both of them surrounded by a large audience of admirers.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo