could

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And with Hollywood releasing fewer movies into theaters, the base of what Gallery 1988 artists could pay tribute to also began to contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

More broadly, firms have ploughed ahead with AI development - including of "superintelligence" they believe could outsmart humans - while warning of its detrimental impact to some areas of society.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Christopher pointed to a buildup of specialized U.S. military forces in the Middle East that could potentially help secure the areas around the strait as part of his team’s thinking.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Rivas could try to appeal against the decision at the full federal court, Australian media reports, but it is unclear whether the grounds for such an appeal would be met.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He could retrieve years’ worth of memories of eating it—making it, he came up blank.

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