would-be

Example Sentences

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Yet he still gets a steady stream of emails and calls from would-be buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Second, an image can set a certain tone for those within the movement and would-be supporters.

From BBC

The Greek coastguard on Friday rescued nearly 400 would-be migrants from a fishing boat and another vessel off southern Crete, ANA news agency reported.

From Barron's

"We do not expect the whole country will be covered with gold after elections," said the People's Party candidate known to friends, family and his would-be voters by the nickname "Marky".

From Barron's

Some would-be customers lingered outside the premises, seemingly wondering whether it was all right to go inside.

From Los Angeles Times