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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Every guy would like to be able to build a team, build relationships with guys.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
No matter who the Patriots play next Sunday, Vrabel would like to see better ball security from his squad.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
And while Elliott would like to see Nielsen as the next CEO, if the board decides on someone else who is equally qualified, Elliott will support that decision.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
And similar to Pinot’s Palette, Burton would like participants to be able to purchase beer and wine as part of the experience.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
No matter who the Patriots play next Sunday, Vrabel would like to see better ball security from his squad.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
And while Elliott would like to see Nielsen as the next CEO, if the board decides on someone else who is equally qualified, Elliott will support that decision.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
And similar to Pinot’s Palette, Burton would like participants to be able to purchase beer and wine as part of the experience.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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