ability
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“He was the guy who would grind through that work, to get to that ability to improve something or learn something,” said Reissman, now an associate professor at the University of Dayton.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Drawing on Carol Dweck's concept of a "growth mindset," he encourages adults to focus praise on effort and learning rather than innate ability.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
Neither the state’s funding woes nor the shrinking of the federal workforce are expected to impact firefighting ability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
The move brings into question the company’s ability to attract and retain senior executives, Thill said, adding that the timeline for Adobe’s search for a CEO to replace Narayen “does not appear immediate.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
She thought of Dr. Molovo and wondered why the woman had given her the ability to fight.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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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