ability
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Improvements in the ability to confirm cases were required "across all of the geographic areas where it's impacting because we don't want people stuck in treatment centres if they don't have it", she said.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
He also underlined the importance of reliable water and air recycling systems, as well as the ability to manage potential medical emergencies far from Earth.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
A third study suggests debunkbots’ success at challenging conspiracy theories is driven by their ability to clearly explain relevant facts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
When leaders and the public can’t even agree on basic facts, we lose the ability to solve important problems.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
I have never so badly wished I had the human ability to shout.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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