ability
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As people age, changes in muscle cells, the nervous system, and the body's ability to produce energy can gradually reduce physical performance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Everybody in the team is very confident in his ability and the stuff that’s coming out of his hand and doing his job,” Skubal said of Glasnow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
I am bullish on the technology and on America’s ability to finance this build-out while keeping capital available to households and businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
"Sgiath is incredibly clever. Her problem solving and her ability to take on new challenges and learn so quickly are just phenomenal, and it's so amazing to watch."
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“That demonstrated your ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations. Also essential.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Some abilities, particularly explosive muscle power, peaked even earlier.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
People with the disorder may develop seizures, lose previously acquired developmental abilities, experience increasing difficulty walking or moving, and struggle with speaking or swallowing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
AGI matches or exceeds human abilities across a specific cognitive task, according to the bank, whereas superintelligence would surpass human performance across every intellectual domain.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
A “superager” is someone over 80 with the mental and physical abilities of a much younger person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
“When a friend asks for support, you should help them to the best of your abilities, even if you feel it isn’t worth it,” he says gently.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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Workshop 1, Part 1
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