would-be

Example Sentences

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The increase in rental listings from would-be sellers can also soften the rental market with the new supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

And a would-be underdog joins up with the favorites instead of trying to topple them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many would-be visitors are attracted to Dubai's image of a luxurious lifestyle: influencers posting videos online of rooftop pools and supercars parked outside five-star hotels, and tourists sunbathing on private beaches.

From BBC

Elevated mortgage rates and home prices have pushed many would-be buyers and sellers to the sidelines, while other costs of homeownership such as insurance have also risen sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal

That sparked hopes that would-be buyers would jump into the market at the start of the spring selling season.

From The Wall Street Journal