wherewithal
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Should stoppages continue, analysts warn American drillers in the Permian Basin have little interest or wherewithal to immediately pump more crude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 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
Berkshire has the wherewithal of a huge stock buyback given that it’s sitting on o ver $350 billion of cash.
From Barron's ● 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
“I think being the kindest person I have the wherewithal to be is going to do that.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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