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can't help

Idioms

Also,. Be unable to do otherwise. For example, I can't help thinking that the keys will turn up eventually, or He couldn't help but believe he would pass the entrance exam, or I cannot but applaud his efforts. The first of these phrases, can't help, is always followed by a present participle whereas the others take an infinitive. [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

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Nonetheless, seasoned veterans can’t help but be awestruck by the lightning in Misiorowski’s arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Heck, even umpires can’t help but smile when met with the triceratops.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"But I can't help but think of the fellow artists who aren't here with us."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Having sat on the other side of the table from Times staff, managers can’t help but wonder about the newspaper’s portrayals of other companies involved in labor disputes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

And I can’t help but feel like I’ve failed her.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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