ability
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At the end of the season, O'Neill cast doubt on his ability to go back to the coalface one more time, but his words were never convincing.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“The whole industry hinges on SpaceX’s ability to execute on Starship,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Fable comes with broad restrictions Anthropic says are aimed at kneecapping its ability to assist users with potentially dangerous activities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s not a superpower. It’s one gift. An ability to listen, for the sake of ourselves and for others.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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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