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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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"We went from being 'El Pupas - the jinxed ones', to a club that can compete against Barcelona and Real Madrid without fear," Myela says.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

If one spouse dies and the other inherits the IRA, that can raise the survivor’s top tax rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Sometimes disclaimers can work even if the asset owner didn’t specify an heir.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

When under pressure from visitors, the cows can become distressed or react out of fear, a trust spokesperson said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Before Maggie can answer, she claps her hands together.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith