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.

Examples of would like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For anyone that would like to remain anonymous can contact the police department tip411 program by going to www.police.cityofclovis.org. —

Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024 Maui leaders would like to see their phase-out of some short-term rentals to begin next summer in West Maui and by 2026 for the rest of the island. —

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 If your nonprofit would like to submit an event listing or photos of events that have happened recently, please email linda.mcintosh@sduniontribune.com. —

Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024 If you were involved in this incident and would like to come forward, please contact the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922. —

Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 2 May 2024 Alliance Defending Freedom, the conservative legal group defending the 1864 law, would like to see clinics close during the potential enforcement period. —

Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024 But for all the film's success, leading man Ryan Gosling would like a do-over. —

Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 2 May 2024 Maybe, but this food reporter would like to see a bit more evidence first. —

Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Some people who would like to give generously are simply not in a position to do so, and shouldn’t feel embarrassed. —

Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024

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