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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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"If we can do that, maybe someday we could do quantum computing in a cell phone," Pan says with a smile.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

"The photons spin in a corkscrew fashion, but more importantly, we can use these spinning photons to impart spin on electrons that are the heart of quantum computing."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The research team has also gathered evidence from animal studies suggesting that the tomato-soy juice can lessen inflammation and reduce the severity of chronic pancreatitis.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

"It's not that easy to have a blow-away robot that can score hundreds of points every game."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Mom tries not to scowl, but Maggie can see it starting to bend her face.

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




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