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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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Can she really hold them to account in some way?

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Can you name the 10 Lionesses with most England caps?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Read: Can SpaceX live up to Wall Street’s multitrillion-dollar hype?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Can you even see a spark if there’s bright light all around?

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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