would-be
Example Sentences
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The would-be business owner sets up a fund, called a search fund, and aims to attract money from both institutional investors and wealthy individuals.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
But, as all would-be John Stewarts and Olivia Popes know, it’s also preparation.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
First, Jefferson ran from one sideline to the other in the backfield, evading would-be defenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The debt struggles of Evergrande and industry peers including Country Garden, Vanke and Kaisa have had a severe impact on consumer confidence, dissuading many would-be homebuyers from making purchases.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
At first, I thought they had been sent out to calm the crowd—or was it to apprehend would-be play pirates?
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
