would like

phrase

used to say that someone wants to do or have something
We would like to help in any way we can.
She would like a haircut.

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Rojas would like to win his third championship, and help Roberts win his fourth. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for would like

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“Would like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20like. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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