would like
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—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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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is the message Fatih Birol would like to communicate.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Cardozas would like to thank their family, who helped transform their house into a home.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Rebsom would like to land more players like Doggett.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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