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wouldn't

American

[wood-nt] / ˈwʊd nt /

contraction of would not:

I wouldn't ask her.

wouldn't British

/ ˈwʊdənt /

contraction

would not

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wouldn't Idioms

More idioms and phrases containing wouldn't

butter wouldn't melt
caught dead, wouldn't be
not
not (wouldn't) lift a finger

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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But she likely wouldn’t go district-organized food distribution centers because she is terrified that immigration agents will target the sites.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

And if your festival experience wouldn't be complete without a yoga class or cold water swimming, The Big Retreat Festival, set in Pembrokeshire between 22 and 25 May, could be for you.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Still, DoubleLine founder and CEO Jeffrey Gundlach, a noted bond investor, wouldn’t dismiss the possibility of the Treasury forcing a reduction some day in the future in the interest coupons it pays bondholders.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Supreme Court said it wouldn’t review Stroble v.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

And yet -Fa must have believed that he stood a chance, or he wouldn’t have made him swear.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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