would-be
Example Sentences
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Lower mortgage rates, however, offer both investors and would-be buyers reason for hope.
From Barron's
Lower mortgage rates, however, offer both investors and would-be buyers reason for hope.
From Barron's
They are also easy for would-be saboteurs to find.
USC was already facing an uphill climb with its roster, considering over a dozen starters or would-be starters were out for one reason or another.
From Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles city officials are asking for the public’s help identifying a toddler who was left behind by a would-be car thief in Highland Park on Sunday morning.
From Los Angeles Times
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