cant
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I cant be the only one,” she mused, but expressed hesitation about pursuing any action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Davidson referenced a New York Times article about trouble with their business venture, but said, “I cant spend $5 on a paywall when I have a kid on the way.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025
"I cant wait to be in the audience and watch them react to it. I think they’ll have their tartan out – their scarves and probably dress up for the occasion."
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024
“Even when your coaches tell you can take a nap — ‘Close your eyes; we’ll be on top of things’ — for me, it’s like, ‘No, I cant fully switch off.’
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
“I cant be what they want me to be.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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