could

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“The Eaton Fire could not have occurred if SCE had simply disassembled and removed Structure M16T1,” the lawyers added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

By giving an episode to each of our lead four characters, we could use their view of the island to make sure the complexity of Golding’s telling shined.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I wish that we could say, “I’d like to try this now,” but it’s basically where they believe they would like us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

On one hand, they could bolster the small, genetically isolated surviving population.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Abigail ran though the bayou alone, so no one could really say what she experienced.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold