- past tense form of shall.
should
Example Sentences
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Others on variable deals, who have a standard meter, should submit readings immediately to ensure they do not pay at the new, more expensive rate, according to price comparison website Uswitch.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The U.S., meanwhile, says the waterway should be free to transit, as it was before the war began.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
While it’s still uncertain which franchise James will join, the answer should be coming soon, as NBA free-agency negotiations begin next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
“These are things that should be figured out well in advance before we put anything in the charter at all.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
“Thanks. So, why should the Confederate flag be taken down?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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