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“I can’t, but it’s possible. But we have to find out.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
As a Brentford fan, I can’t but admire Man City.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024
"For example, we made a plastic device that uses graphene as a terahertz sensor. Like X-rays, terahertz radiation can pass through objects that light can't, but doesn't damage the body," Professor Ago says.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2024
I really can't, but I'm thrilled about this season.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2023
“Look,” he replied, “all the great religious traditions of the world say, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ My answer is ‘I’m sorry, I can’t, but I’m gonna keep on trying.’
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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