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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Week 10’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens is one that a few Minnesota Vikings players would like to forget.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Some people would like hydrogen to replace fossil fuels, but the biggest source of hydrogen is fossil fuels.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Lesch would like to investigate further, perhaps trapping raccoons and comparing the genetics or stress hormones between urban and rural animals.
—Marina Wang, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2025
Count former Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins among those who would like owner Vivek Ranadivé to sell his interest in the team amid its lackluster season start.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Some people would like hydrogen to replace fossil fuels, but the biggest source of hydrogen is fossil fuels.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Lesch would like to investigate further, perhaps trapping raccoons and comparing the genetics or stress hormones between urban and rural animals.
—Marina Wang, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2025
Count former Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins among those who would like owner Vivek Ranadivé to sell his interest in the team amid its lackluster season start.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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