ability
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As a result, cells lose what scientists call metabolic plasticity, their ability to rapidly adapt to shifting energy demands.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
A court verdict against the platforms may bring changes to age-gating and the ability of strangers to interact with young users through platform messages and chat spaces.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Infantino’s ability to push the right buttons of world leaders isn’t reserved for the president.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
About 60% of companies noted their Chinese rivals’ ability to leverage local businesses and ecosystems, speed to market, and cater products to local preferences.
From Barron's • 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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