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ably
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Plenty of older lawmakers continue to capably serve; in some cases, seniority can make them more effective advocates for their constituents.

From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026

For much of his career in the theater, John Leguizamo has had the stage to himself—and filled it capably.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2025

It’s cold comfort, a phrase that could capably describe the entire vibe of “Sorry, Baby.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025

Douglas is beguiling enough with her humorous, spunky performance, and MacCormac capably keeps up with her.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025

If asked to, she could have capably wrangled seventeen dollars from the English or caught a pigeon with her bare hands.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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