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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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Still, the Eagles would like to rebound from a blown 21-0 lead to the Cowboys last week. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 But in Colorado, Seems would like to expand people's knowledge of German culture. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025 New Orleans Christmas Eve Bonfire Excursion A great option for those who would like to do less planning, Gray Line’s motorcoach tour offers a seamless trip upriver, complete with a Cajun holiday dinner and prime viewing of the Gramercy bonfires once they’re lit. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025 Deputies would like to remind the public that, despite the recent cold weather, swamps, lakes, and other bodies of water have not yet had time to freeze. Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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