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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




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Can Lionel Messi, at the age of 38, settle any lingering debate about his status as the greatest player of all time by leading Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s just: Can you work? Have you worked?”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Can he lead El Tri on a deep tournament run?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Can a company take away something you've already paid for?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Dear watch lady! Can you not remember for whom you are working? These radios are for their fighter planes!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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