ability
Example Sentences
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The ability to tap stock market capital is important again, after a quarter of a century of being all but irrelevant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Nearly half of consumers, 44%, remain highly concerned about their ability to afford gas, according to data from consumer analytics firm Numerator.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Their investigation pointed to NFIL3 as a major contributor to CAR T-cell exhaustion, a process in which the cells gradually lose their ability to function effectively.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
He definitely has the talent to play international cricket again, but I wonder whether he would benefit from dropping into the middle order to make the most of the obvious strengths in his ability.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
In cases where NTIs do not have a reasonable ability to manipulate events, it is still best to withhold information.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing ability
"Kids Are Inventors, Too"
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Workshop 1, Part 1
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 9
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