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Discover Ludwig"The substitute teacher can for the full-time teacher who is out sick." Yes, the phrase "can for" is correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used to indicate someone who is temporarily taking over for someone else's duties or responsibilities. An example could be: "The intern can for her supervisor while she is on maternity leave."
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They can, for example, cause liver damage.
He can, for now, afford to explore.
He can, for example, use executive authority.
We do everything we can for them.
This one can for either team.
No but you can for £5.
It can, for superficial textbook learning.
Open the can for me, hon".
We do all we can for their relief".
He has also designed a can for Diet Coke.
Who, then, should carry the can for this latest disappointment?
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