could

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In the longer term, high oil prices risk pushing consumers into habits that slash their oil use, or could trigger a recession that hurts demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

By that time, JPMorgan analysts have said, there could also be disruptions on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Their approach could reduce energy use by up to 100 times while also improving performance on tasks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

She says the outbreak of BSE, or mad cow disease, that affected beef in the 1990s was more worrying because it could affect humans.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“I thought I could move on, but . . . Well, I can pay for myself.”

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