ability
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But the argument over whether or not to keep Eckert goes far beyond his ability as a coach.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The state legislature joined Colorado in trying to restrict investors’ ability to influence law firms.
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
I beam down my laser to test its ability to scan and analyze the soil.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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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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