- past tense form of shall.
should
Example Sentences
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RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said passengers and rail workers should not have to face another week of "travel chaos" because of unreliable back-up systems.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
A good reseller should offer a return policy and a warranty that covers defects for at least 90 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Hendrick represents a significant addition to Hitschler’s defense and should immediately fortify the center of the Bruins’ front seven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The question facing schools may increasingly be where those guardrails should go.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
I should have looked up a prayer or something.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
