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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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We can provide no assurance that an agreement will be finalized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The wealthiest universities can offset tuition costs with large endowments, making many of them more affordable than smaller, lesser-known colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Some universities are trying to add teaching during the week or transfer students to similar courses with weekday modules, so that students can continue to be eligible for loans in future.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"He expanded our sense of what exploration can be," REI said, adding that Whittaker also became a prominent voice advocating for the protection of the outdoors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I ask as fast as I can, like ripping off a Band-Aid.

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