shouldn't
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction, ought 1.
Example Sentences
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However, whilst Vrticka agrees that attachment styles shouldn't be seen as either good or bad, he stresses they "come with certain risks and difficulties", which he says shouldn't be disregarded.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The huge premium between SK Hynix’s American and South Korean shares shouldn’t happen in markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
And while lettuce shouldn’t be given up entirely, experts are advising to consume it with caution.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
But employees shouldn’t get too excited: Projected pay increases may seem more like a blip than a bump.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
After all, shouldn’t the spirits be able to show them where to go?
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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