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The rip currents and massive surf are capable of capsizing small boats, knocking people off jetties and pulling swimmers out to sea.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

It created a national authority capable of enforcing existing EU regulations, which had already formally come into force.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Zhao also signaled confidence in the company’s technological progress, saying some of its products are now capable of competing with those of leading global memory makers in terms of performance, quality and supply stability.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Antonelli looked capable of winning any which way, but decided to stop for fresh tyres under a virtual safety car mid-race and narrowed a 15-second gap to nothing before carving past Russell.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

It was the creation of the gestalt Bobby needed to prove to himself that he was capable of dominance.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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