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Example Sentences

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Critics are concerned that the spending cuts are already hobbling the agency’s ability to ensure more complex returns are filed correctly.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"KLF5 seems to be a master gene that drives such changes and impacts a pathway of genes known to control invasion and the ability to resist treatments."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Carter also touted the Big Ten’s ability to organize name, image and likeness deals for athletes using NIL collectives.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The ability of the largest AI labs to control their costs will matter much more to a wider swath of investors than Amazon’s willingness to sell Harry Potter books at a loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The man at S&P couldn’t say: Their model for home prices had no ability to accept a negative number.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis