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ably

[ey-blee] / ˈeɪ bli /
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capably
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You’ve now connected up, and I think this actually was ably done in the Hungarian messaging too, corruption and the cost of living, right?

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Wembanyama was ably supported by De'Aaron Fox with 29 points, as the second-placed Spurs moved within three games of West-topping Oklahoma City Thunder.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

And Yokohama ably depicts a privileged young man who rightly views his good fortune as both blessing and curse.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“The Pitt” ably accommodates the couch-bound walking wounded.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

My legal adviser, Joe Slovo, could not be present as he was confined to Johannesburg by bans and I was ably assisted instead by Bob Hepple.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela