would like

phrase

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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There now remains just one sporting event in particular where Wright would like to perform. Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Councilmembers would like to see Hendrick Motorsports commit to keeping some greenspace undisturbed before approving the project. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 Plenty of people would like to see the general manager canned. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 SpaceX would like to eliminate tile replacements, and even detailed inspections, to turn around its future fleet of Starships multiple times per day. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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