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ability

[uh-bil-i-tee] / əˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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Rising energy costs are expected to dent discretionary spending and limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates.

From Barron's

He is bitter and scared, and he has lost the ability to reason rationally, if he ever had that ability.

From Salon

The bill, passed in July, restores the ability to fully deduct domestic R&D expenses beginning on 2025 taxes.

From Barron's

The ability to trade highly volatile assets with leverage 24/7 carries real market risk, leading to large liquidations during sudden price moves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wall Street was impressed by its ability to cut costs to boost its profits.

From Los Angeles Times