ability
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And while businesses are also facing rising costs, "subdued domestic demand is limiting firms' ability to pass these higher costs on to consumers, which is likely to squeeze profit margins".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Canada and Mexico can match New York’s ability to turn the cup into a home game for nearly everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Additional restrictions, including mandatory all-covering burqas "further undermine access to essential medical services and hinder the ability of female healthcare workers to provide care," MSF's statement read.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“While your right to express your political opinions is protected speech, speech that harasses City employees and disrupts their ability to perform their duties is not protected,” the letter read.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“Achebe assumes he can use Coal’s ability against him. What if Coal used it to help himself?”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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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