could

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"You could choose to send them quickly or slowly depending on the nature of the observation. And the only way to do that is if you have two propulsion systems, which is now possible."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The long-anticipated R2, which will eventually be available for less than $45,000, could help boost the market share of the Irvine company better known for vehicles priced around $77,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"You could then use your chemical thrusters to quickly move to look at interesting features. You could have a lot more flexibility to do a lot more things."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But he was surprised by articles that said men could experience postpartum depression too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

On school nights, she used to do my hair, and I could smell the jasmine-scented essential oil she dabbed on her wrists.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold