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able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /




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“So they are able to modulate their demand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There are a handful of exceptions when a player would be able to come straight back on:

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Carrington says ERock will be able to produce 1.2 gigawatts worth of engines and generators annually by the end of this year—more than its entire current installed base of about one gigawatt.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But he was able to train with the team for the first time last Monday and said he believed he could go 90 minutes, if needed, Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“I don’t suppose we’ll be able to scrounge up some more by morning,” he said.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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