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ability

[uh-bil-i-tee] / əˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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They describe his "social dexterity": an ability to communicate with colleagues and the public in real life and on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Flock promotes its 20 billion license plate reads a month—and ability to solve crimes across jurisdictions—to prospective law-enforcement customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The program provides states the ability to review, regulate and provide input on federal projects that affect their coastlines, but not broad veto power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Nor does it question the government’s ability to prove dangerousness on an individualized basis.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

Growing up, she became more and more fascinated with her ability.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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