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should

[shood] / ʃʊd /


VERB
may
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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“American investors should pay close attention. A stronger yen and rising Japanese yields could pull capital away from the U.S. bond and equities markets, tightening financial conditions globally.”

From MarketWatch

Some health economists in the U.K. question whether the cash-strapped National Health Service should divert resources away from other needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Addressing a recurring theme, the “great moral conundrum” of how the British should have dealt with fanatical opponents who refused to surrender, Mr. Hart observes that while Britons admired indomitable defiance in their own soldiers, it was a trait “they were not willing to condone or tolerate in others.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Though forecasters are not concerned about fire risks, those driving on elevated roads or in high-profile vehicles should take care.

From Los Angeles Times

“You should start feeling the medication soon. The anxiety and depression should level off shortly.”

From Salon