ability
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Zendaya’s ability to sustain Rue’s humor and humanity across Season 3’s eight episodes of shock-and-awe material shows real commitment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
From very early on, Raymond was identified as a future leader at Exxon, and he earned a reputation as having the ability to fix and manage complex problems, according to a 1999 Journal profile.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Spouses should have at least one card in their own name so that the ability to use credit is not suspended in the event of the other’s death, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
A spokesperson for Surrey County Council told the BBC the council has no ability to pursue the application in Pakistan, as English proceedings are coming to an end.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Political leaders would find that the technology of warfare had advanced more rapidly than the ability of generals to control it.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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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