would

Example Sentences

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"I would be shocked if this is unique to the fly," Yang said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

A worksheet given to us asks us to interpret some core tenets, as well as to enter the reading with a question we would like to explore.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was a child wishing that their parents’ visa would be approved,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Drury added that an announcement of a new product would generally generate more buzz than the first deliveries of a vehicle that’s already been in the public eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Of course! Why else would you be here? That’s all you’ve ever cared about.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold