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Example Sentences
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But he ably defends Alys from a group of invaders, relying on muscle memory and — perhaps — a sense of honor to pay her back for saving his life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Charlie Dean stood in ably as skipper and the batting fired.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
He ably and honorably served his state and country, is widely respected by colleagues, and was loyal to the president’s agenda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
“We have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● May 3, 2026
Not surprisingly, the Duchess’s grumpiness became legendary, as Voltaire has so ably chronicled.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
