cant
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Ms. Kobza’s opening chapters are disfigured by the melted wax of academic cant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
“Trying to do the least with the most, him being 58. and he doesn’t want to help me financially. also he turns everything on you cant take ownership for anything,” said another.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
Where men cant live gods fare no better.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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