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verb phrase
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“There are times when companies raise prices just because they can, not because they have to,” said Schneider.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The IRS says, “contributions can not exceed the amount necessary to provide for the qualified education expenses of the beneficiary,” and states impose their own lifetime contribution caps.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
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- incapable of
- ain't gonna happen
- unable to
- cannot
Possible Antonyms
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- allowed to
- able to
