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can

[kan, kuhn] / kæn, kən /




VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




Example Sentences

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"There's probably a million things you can point to after a game -- and especially after a loss," said England flanker Underhill.

From Barron's

Many families with children, couples and elderly people could be seen under a large white marquee, waiting their turn to see the 13th century skeleton of Italy's patron saint.

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Even that may not be enough as they now have a poor net run rate, something that could be crucial in a tight group.

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"But it can also inhibit the growth of several major antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' and showed important enzymatic activities with important biotechnological potential."

From Science Daily

The formation of new blood vessels can take weeks, and short bursts of oxygen are not enough to support lasting repair.

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