should

verb

shəd
Definition of shouldnext
as in to must
to be under necessity or obligation to you should stop smoking

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  1. shall
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  • My answer is: That leader shall stick with their principles.
    — Alla Adam, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Firms with over 10 employees shall be required to consult their employees or trade unions when formulating their out-of-work policies.
    — Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 26 Jan. 2023
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“Should.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/should. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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