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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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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First and foremost, how will these nominees be chosen?
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
With the company having a strong track record of turning IP into attractions, how would the actor and Sethu feel about a Doctor Who ride at Disneyland?
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Roberts finally had the reins taken off Thursday afternoon, but after not pitching at all in 10 days, how would the Indiana State recruit respond?
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
First and foremost, how will these nominees be chosen?
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
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“How will/would.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20will%2Fwould. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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