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there shouldn't be vs there should be no

Both phrases are correct, but 'There shouldn't be' is used to express disapproval or a negative opinion about the existence of something, while 'there should be no' is used to indicate the absence of something that is not desired.
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Last updated: January 02, 2025 • 8595 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express disapproval or a negative opinion about the existence of something.

"there shouldn't be "

This phrase is used to indicate that something is not desirable or should not exist.

Examples:

  • There shouldn't be any excuses for being late.
  • There shouldn't be any discrimination in the workplace.
  • There shouldn't be any problems with the new software.
  • Aug 25, 2017 ... The whole sentence is, “Did he have any basis for saying so? There shouldn't be.” Can it mean "he probably had no basis for saying that"?
  • Jan 12, 2023 ... There shouldn't be a stigma around talking about mental health or taking medication if that's what you need to feel better!
  • Aug 19, 2022 ... ... there shouldn't be a BB2. Here, fixed. I want it. Many want it. I don't care to convince you otherwise, kind stranger. Hate when someone ...
  • Jan 12, 2015 ... There shouldn't be coffins this small. This is the thought running through my head as we face the death of 9-year-old Emily Kombe who died ...
  • Sep 29, 2021 ... There shouldn't be another season. I loved squid game, but talk of a second season is really scary to me because the story stands good enough ...
  • Mar 12, 2022 ... Cura creates matter where there shouldn't be (or is my STL broken ?) · Recommended Posts · Create an account or sign in to comment · Create an ...
  • Mar 23, 2014 ... " or "Why there shouldn't be a s behind?" :confused: First, is it okay just say "behind" and leave out the "behind the word tiger"? I ...
  • EasyChart gaps where there shouldn't be gaps · Ignition · vision, ignition79 · nminchin March 2, 2020, 4:30am 1. v7.9.5. I'm seeing gaps in my data, ...
  • May 28, 2023 ... “Sometimes I'd hear the reasons why there shouldn't be female sushi chefs: like, women's hands are too hot when they are menstruating and they would kill the ...
  • Why there shouldn't be a ceasefire in Gaza. Oct 31, 2023, 8:07 PM. Facebook · Twitter · email · Whatsapp; 1. In 2002, I walked into my manager's office in ...

Alternatives:

  • There ought not to be
  • There must not be
  • There can't be

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the absence of something that is not desired.

"there should be no"

This phrase is used to express the idea that something is lacking or should not exist.

Examples:

  • There should be no excuses for not doing your homework.
  • There should be no discrimination based on race.
  • There should be no obstacles to achieving your goals.
  • Oct 28, 2020 ... TWO THERE SHOULD BE; NO MORE NO LESS. One to embody power, The other to crave it. - Darth Bane ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted ...
  • Apr 3, 2018 ... Incorrect "There should be no empty line within import group" #1062. Open. alecf opened this issue on Apr ...
  • Dec 30, 2023 ... there should be no season 2. Discussion. the ending for the show was fucking ass and in my opinion ruined every opportunity for an interesting ...
  • Jan 20, 2018 ... I'm using shift + alt + f for sorting my code in vscode but why I'm Getting This Error:? Error: [eslint] There should be no space after '{' ( ...
  • Nov 19, 2020 ... There should be no 'should' in grief. We 'should' not be over it. We 'should' not 'move on' after a certain time.
  • After tonight's debate there should be no doubt – no room for discussion – Kamala Harris is the only candidate in this race who is ready to be President....
  • Sep 10, 2024 ... 1M likes, 13K comments - michelleobama on September 10, 2024: "After tonight's debate there should be no doubt – no room for discussion ...
  • Feb 16, 2011 ... But there should be no error. I am having an issue where Excel is perceiving an error where one should not be.n I am subtract 2 dates. they ...
  • Jul 24, 2024 ... There should be no divergence or equivocation when it comes to supporting Israel. I will always be proud to stand with our ally and ...
  • Why brain death is considered death and why there should be no confusion · 1. Nakagawa TA, Ashwal S, Mathur M, et al. · 2. Wijdicks EF, Varelas PN, Gronseth GS, ...

Alternatives:

  • There must not be any
  • There ought not to be any
  • There can't be any

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