would like
idiom
—used to say that someone wants to do or have something
We would like to help in any way we can.
She would like a haircut.
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Pebley said the team loves and appreciates the efforts of El Camino, but acknowledged that the franchise would like to keep up with their competitors.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The aging heating, ventilation and cooling system is another area officials would like to address.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The aging heating, ventilation and cooling system is another area officials would like to address.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for would like
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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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