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could

[kood, kuhd] / kʊd, kəd /
VERB
preserve fruit, vegetable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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I doubt they'll achieve that but they could have a shining star in PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

GSK said the two therapies, targeting non-smoking adults between 40 and 50 years old, could launch as early as this year if approved by the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

President Trump told reporters a peace deal that would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains close, and could be agreed to in days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She could be wearing goddess locs, Lemonade braids, or passion twists.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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