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[en-ey-buhl] / ɛnˈeɪ bəl /


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“Provisions that enable the deliberate engineering of vulnerabilities into critical infrastructure like Signal are a grave threat to privacy everywhere,” said Udbhav Tiwari, vice-president for strategy and global affairs at the messaging service.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"Importantly it will also enable those who have been affected to hear how sorry we are."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

We believe the convergence of these areas will enable an unprecedented expansion in the global economy, leading to an age of abundance.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

That could enable crews to implement some solutions that don’t involve an explosion or destructive leak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He coupled this commitment with a buildup of the navy, which would enable the United States to fight a defensive war if negotiations with France broke down.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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