could

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By measuring growth differences, the researchers could estimate whether a mutation helped or harmed the organism.

From Science Daily

To see how well the system could perform outside the lab, the team tested the LDH material in river water, tap water, and wastewater.

From Science Daily

"I felt that we could just offer those empty boats to the people that need accommodation especially over the Christmas period," he said.

From BBC

He later separated from his wife Charlotte and they took the "incredibly difficult" decision to split Jude and Tommy up, because the boys could not tolerate living together.

From BBC

The representative allegedly suggested the supplier could register as a company and open an account in Dubai, Hong Kong or Singapore to receive the payment.

From The Wall Street Journal