would-be

Example Sentences

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These investors are able to edge out potential would-be homeowners, thanks to cash offers and quick closing times.

From MarketWatch

The Louvre museum in Paris was forced to close on Monday as its employees went on strike over working conditions and pay, leaving thousands of would-be visitors disappointed.

From BBC

That has limited the relief for would-be home buyers and others hoping lower rates would ease borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Builders’ underperformance has come as high housing costs have squeezed would-be buyers out of the market.

From Barron's

This time around, in Benin, the situation was quite different: Talon was still in full control, even if some would-be putschists were still resisting.

From BBC