how will/would

idiom

—used to express doubt that something will happen or is possible

How will we (ever) get everything done on time?

How would he manage without her?

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But how will nations apply this concept to their private citizens and companies? —

Wayne N White Jr, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025 Here are our predictions for how will win the four biggest categories — album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist. —

Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 One case in point: After across-the-board top exec layoffs and departures, effective from December, how will Televisa-Univisión streaming service ViX handle acquisitions? —

John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025 Beyond just who is the starter, how will Alabama’s passing game look different in 2025? —

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