shall

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Back in Genesis, God tells Adam, “For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

From Salon • May 19, 2026

"However, for tonight I shall only be thinking about the families and friends affected by this tragedy."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“I care deeply about life, and I anticipate the next FDA nominee shall as well.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

There are comic book runs that I shall not name — although they’ve been named — that take that dilemma that Matt put himself in and go to really great places with it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I recalled another part of that chapter said, “Ask, and it shall be given you.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney