ability
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This work suggests the answer may also involve something much closer to everyday life: the simple ability of liquids to flow through living cells.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
Fox has also argued that if the cost of sports continues to rise it will harm its ability to serve the public with local news and other programming.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"Pakistan's ability to weather the initial Indian onslaught played to its strategic advantage, even though it is less clear what would have happened if the conflict had continued," Markey told the BBC.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Management commentary on recent earnings calls highlighted that more than supply constraints go beyond memory, and it’s impacting these companies’ ability to complete deals.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Isn’t she worried she might take away my ability to decide for myself what kind of clothes I love by telling me what she likes?
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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"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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