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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




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Can she really hold them to account in some way?

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Can the software giant and hyperscaler keep the momentum as it reports fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Can he lead El Tri on a deep tournament run?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Can you imagine the goals he would have got in that side with the opportunities they create?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Can I at least— I have to go to the bathroom. Can I go before we leave?”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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