would-be

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Would-be buyers shouldn’t hold their breath for news from the Federal Reserve, Graham adds.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Would-be buyers pay nothing to use any of them and routinely check many sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Would-be producers need to ensure that their organisms are safe to eat in large quantities and amenable to mass production.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025

Would-be blockbusters, including “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “The Fall Guy,” have fizzled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Would-be inventors, motivated by the prospect of money or fame, perceive the need and try to meet it.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond