have the wherewithal
Example Sentences
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They have the wherewithal since they get loan repayments every year, often 15% or more of their asset base.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
“To have the wherewithal to not blink,” Allen said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
You have a lot to do, but you have the wherewithal to do it.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
An example: Chesney will have the wherewithal to build a significantly more expensive coaching staff than his predecessors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
Afterward, you want to show your appreciation, but you don’t have the wherewithal to make a substantial gift of money like some wealthy merchant or noble.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
