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ability

[uh-bil-i-tee] / əˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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Liverpool are encouraged by Iraola's ability at Bournemouth to get the best out of new signings and youngsters, with Alex Scott, Rayan, Junior Kroupi and Adrian Truffert brought on under his tutelage.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“The ability to attract professional sports franchises and tentpole events exemplifies Las Vegas’s structural resilience,” MGM CEO William Hornbuckle said at the time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s a spectacle that comes at a challenging moment for Hoover Dam, as experts warn that Lake Mead’s dwindling water levels could threaten the dam’s ability to generate hydropower.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Dell’s ability to wrestle successfully with the memory shortage was the primary reason Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring upgraded the stock to Equal Weight from Underweight.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Just a quick note—I know you’ve all been discussing our newest student’s ability to adopt our ways.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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