ability
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Sentencing him, Mr Justice Constable KC said George had the ability to be friendly and fun, but he had "another troubling side to your character".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
At the developers conference, Apple’s executives said it’s rolling out new parental controls, including the ability to more easily manage which websites their children are browsing and which apps they’re using.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Whether you're navigating a job interview, meeting someone for the first time, or responding to an unexpected challenge, success often depends on your ability to adjust your behavior.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Mr. Romm complicates matters further by adding quotes from other sources to Stobaeus’ selections, diluting the book’s ability to show us the anthologist’s true intent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
I beam down my laser to test its ability to scan and analyze the soil.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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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