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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




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Even some high-income travelers who can still afford a European vacation are opting to stay within the states, said Wander CEO John Andrew Entwistle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Of those subjects, only the family got much attention; “have more kids than you can afford,” a quote from Charlie, was a constant refrain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Leaving a group trip where someone feels financially slighted can lead to conflict when you get back home.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Smaller, purpose-built open models tend to be cheaper than proprietary models, and can be deployed on Abridge’s own hardware, according to Liang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He lies down on his own bed so Dr. Harlow can shave his head and examine the wound more closely.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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