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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The Times would like to hear about your experience as a federal worker under the second Trump administration.
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Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The Saints would like to contend in what is expected to be a competitive NFC South.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Talks are ongoing and the number 10 would like to remain in Miami, where his family is happy and he is surrounded by close friends and former team-mates like Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The Saints would like to contend in what is expected to be a competitive NFC South.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Talks are ongoing and the number 10 would like to remain in Miami, where his family is happy and he is surrounded by close friends and former team-mates like Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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