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would-be

[wood-bee] / ˈwʊdˌbi /


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Many would-be visitors are attracted to Dubai's image of a luxurious lifestyle: influencers posting videos online of rooftop pools and supercars parked outside five-star hotels, and tourists sunbathing on private beaches.

From BBC

Elevated mortgage rates and home prices have pushed many would-be buyers and sellers to the sidelines, while other costs of homeownership such as insurance have also risen sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal

That sparked hopes that would-be buyers would jump into the market at the start of the spring selling season.

From The Wall Street Journal

War in Iran may be spooking some would-be buyers, according to a new Redfin survey.

From MarketWatch

All would-be entrants had to do was set up a shell company and then apply for access to the registry, which was normally given.

From BBC