To be or become fixed or jammed as a result of an obstruction
“We assembled the vanity according to the instructions provided, but the drawer would still stick.”
To be capable of supplying
“The wind farms could potentially produce our total national energy requirement.”
To be a dominant or powerful factor
“Pete Sampras would rule as the premier tennis player of the 90s.”
To have power and influence over
“After recruiting the best players in the land, the team would proceed to dominate the league.”
To be able to accomplish
“I can probably manage forty hours of work this week if necessary.”
To proceed or turn out in a specified or successful way
“After the last flop, we are hoping that the franchise will deliver with its next release.”
To develop or thrive in a promising or healthy way
“His legal career would blossom under the guidance of a strong mentor at the law firm.”
To maintain the operations of
“The spokesman said the council would do all it could to ensure services run as smoothly as possible.”
To excel in a given field or endeavor
“James may not have been athletically gifted, but he would star as a physicist.”
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