Definition
(I) cannot (give you that information): (I) am unable to (give you that information)
(that) cannot (be true!): it is impossible (for that to be true!)
- "When you smile at me, it's like my heart stops working, and then my stomach hurts and I cannot eat anything any more."
- "An attorney will be provided for you by the court if you cannot afford one."
- "Horatio : I cannot think, I'm hungry!"
- "I cannot stay in small spaces, I get hungry."
- "All the tea, crumpets and Sudoku in the world cannot fill my void since leaving the Delavigne Corporation."
- "Pedro : I am sorry sir, but I cannot answer your questions about el jefe."
- "Unfortunately, the current economic climate has led to budget cuts, and the corporation cannot afford to take you on a guided tour of the park."
- "You cannot be serious!"
- "Warbuckle is a man with strong family values, which is certainly something we cannot reproach him for."
- "Lucky : I cannot tell you that Daddy."
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