ability
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But even as the piles of capital secured have grown ever larger, the ability to deploy it in the artificial intelligence race has become less certain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Nearly half of consumers, 44%, remain highly concerned about their ability to afford gas, according to data from consumer analytics firm Numerator.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Their investigation pointed to NFIL3 as a major contributor to CAR T-cell exhaustion, a process in which the cells gradually lose their ability to function effectively.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
"He's a celebrity, but more than that, he is in that sort of stratosphere where he has the ability to tap on people for money," Pérez says.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Over the years, I’ve mastered the ability to only see the good parts of Mom —the sparkly, loving parts that made me feel special.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing ability
"Kids Are Inventors, Too"
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Workshop 1, Part 1
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 9
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