would like

idiom

—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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In addition to the regions and communities listed above, the Wisconsin map also features two important battleground regions that have a history of competitiveness and where both parties would like to improve on their 2020 performance. —

Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024 In today’s opinions newsletter: The days after the election, plus a water regulation bombshell. Most of us would like to think of a time after the election. —

Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 The second pain point was gel manicures that don’t last as long as customers would like. —

Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Musty would like to play for Team USA at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championships in Ottawa but would seemingly need to start compiling a resume this season to help make that happen. —

Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for would like