How to Use cannot in a Sentence

cannot

auxiliary verb

• And the gap between those who can afford to adapt their homes or leave for cleaner air—and those who cannot—will widen.
  — Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
• One of physicists’ great talents—starting with the laws of simple parts (such as atoms) and working up to a complex whole—cannot fully account for cells, animals, or people.
  — Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
• These organizations often serve as lifelines, operating in regions where governments cannot—or will not—reach.
  — Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
• But even six-figure upgrades—new cabinetry, lighting, finishes, premium fixtures, custom build-outs and brand-level decor—cannot prevent structural or systems-level issues.
  — Stephanie Nguyen, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
• Research indicates that qualities like presence, judgment, curiosity, and empathy—crucial for navigating complex environments—cannot be rushed.
  — Denielle Sachs, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
• The lawsuit, filed Monday, argues that the statuary garden—featuring roughly 250 Americans and planned for West Potomac Park—cannot proceed without congressional approval.
  — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
• This is also why the nine licensed Kentucky sportsbooks—DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, theScore Bet, Circa, and Prime—cannot simply bolt horse racing onto their existing platforms.
  — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026