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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The Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers all would like to keep it that way.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Instead of monetary donations, Human Rights Watch would like the comedians to advocate for the release of Saudi human rights defenders, including Manahel al-Otaibi and Waleed Abulkhair, who have been imprisoned by the government.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The offspring would like to extend that time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Still, the playing-time numbers may have indicated the Chiefs would like to provide Pacheco ample opportunity to get into a rhythm.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Instead of monetary donations, Human Rights Watch would like the comedians to advocate for the release of Saudi human rights defenders, including Manahel al-Otaibi and Waleed Abulkhair, who have been imprisoned by the government.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The offspring would like to extend that time.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Still, the playing-time numbers may have indicated the Chiefs would like to provide Pacheco ample opportunity to get into a rhythm.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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