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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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The researchers say the connectome could support many future lines of investigation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The long-anticipated R2, which will eventually be available for less than $45,000, could help boost the market share of the Irvine company better known for vehicles priced around $77,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"You could then use your chemical thrusters to quickly move to look at interesting features. You could have a lot more flexibility to do a lot more things."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But he was surprised by articles that said men could experience postpartum depression too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When I heard her yawn, I told her she could go to bed.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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