ability
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Many resembled ferns more than modern animals and appear to have lacked mouths, organs, and the ability to move.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Zendaya’s ability to sustain Rue’s humor and humanity across Season 3’s eight episodes of shock-and-awe material shows real commitment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“If the Fed chair has the ability to try to jawbone those lower and provide some assurances,” he said, “I do think that would also provide the tailwind.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
I also see a great role for individuals who understand internal politics in organizations—as AI creates winners and losers, the ability to persuade and solve conflict will be a premium skill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“Albert Einstein once said that everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it would spend its whole life believing it’s stupid.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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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