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  • past tense form of shall.
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should

[shood] / ʃʊd /


VERB
may
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The spirit and unity of this exceptionally talented Les Bleus team should also worry the remaining sides left in the tournament - and it was on full display during Tuesday's 3-0 dismantling of Sweden.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 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

“This is a good idea. I’ve been alone for a while now… It’s not wrong to want a personal life. Why should this be a big deal? It’s not…” Dad says, answering his own question.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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