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ability

[uh-bil-i-tee] / əˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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"Told me I need to get on the glass, offensive glass especially, and just use my ability, size, strength, athleticism, to make an impact on the offensive glass," Anunoby said.

From Barron's • 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

“He has the ability to be a game-breaker and a difference-maker,” Laviolette said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Where are you? he thought desperately, terrified by the idea that he had lost the ability to see her.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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