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capably

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ably
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She capably belts out the chorus yet never conveys the stakes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

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

The 49ers are missing a ton of talent, though Mac Jones filled in capably for Brock Purdy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2025

But if he doesn’t, the club will have a much simpler fall-back plan, capable of sliding him over to second base, which he has handled more capably in recent seasons.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2025

But Wren, who referred to himself as one of Hoover’s “braves,” had capably handled many delicate cases on reservations.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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