ability
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While AI can sometimes mimic human behavior, its ability to maintain attention appears to operate very differently from the way people do.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“I think we’re missing the more important question: What is our ability to provide support? Do we have the human capital in place? I don’t have the answer.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“If the Fed chair has the ability to try to jawbone those lower and provide some assurances,” he said, “I do think that would also provide the tailwind.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
I also see a great role for individuals who understand internal politics in organizations—as AI creates winners and losers, the ability to persuade and solve conflict will be a premium skill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
With stagnant wages and booming consumption, the cash-strapped American masses had a virtually unlimited demand for loans but an uncertain ability to repay them.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing ability
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Workshop 1, Part 1
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 9
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