ability

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That widespread ability to spread infection helps explain why the disease shows up nearly everywhere mosquitoes live across the islands.

From Science Daily

The parasite's ability to infect many bird species likely explains why avian malaria is so widespread across Hawaiʻi.

From Science Daily

Its ability to respond quickly allowed the Auburn team to observe 3I/ATLAS within weeks of its discovery, before it became too faint or moved too close to the Sun for safe observation from space.

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While I’ve always felt closer to Mom, Dad has an uncanny ability to know how I’m feeling without asking.

From Literature

I’m not confident in her ability to sing French songs about snails.

From Literature