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capable

[kay-puh-buhl] / ˈkeɪ pə bəl /


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Although the presence of this bacterium does not automatically mean someone will develop cancer, certain strains produce a powerful toxin capable of disrupting the colon's protective lining, causing inflammation, and encouraging tumor growth.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

"Soldiers have targets while civilians have goals. The objective of both is victory," he said, adding that combining military and civilian disciplines would help create a generation capable of achieving both.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

A lot of the fear right now from Binance users - and the crypto industry at large - is whether or not Binance will actually be capable of covering this enormous financial loss.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Cyberlux delivered around 20% of them before the Ukrainians decided they needed a more capable aircraft, and the contract was canceled, said Cyberlux CEO Mark Schmidt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

He was methodically capable of eking out a win from a seemingly hopeless and delicate position.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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