wherewithal

Example Sentences

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Mr. Woods has the wherewithal to protect the public and himself from harm by calling a cab or an Uber or hiring a full-time driver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Fund III’s larger size gives Blueprint the wherewithal to make follow-on investments in the fund’s holdings, including backing add-on acquisitions, according to Lewis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

These are common in personal injury cases, because the clients often don’t have the wherewithal to pay a lawyer’s retainer fee in advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

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