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 what about the little guy—how will aggressive and broad tariffs affect your favorite mom-and-pop shop? —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 Is that even a thing and how would that come about? —

Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 And how would these little humans affect our relationship with the places most sacred to us? —

Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024 And how will these distances affect your next trip? —

Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for how will/would

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