shall

Example Sentences

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I once ordered it at a chain restaurant that shall remain diplomatically unnamed, only to discover that it was functionally identical to the toddler’s mac and cheese at our table.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

“The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth: a person born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” the law said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In September last year, Pakistan signed a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, agreeing that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Likewise, the day when “a Representative to Congress is regularly by law to be chosen” is the day when “a United States Senator from said State shall be elected by the people thereof.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

“I shall go pay a call on the bank president and meet the rest of you there.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan