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ably

[ey-blee] / ˈeɪ bli /
ADVERB
capably
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But El-Sayed ably weaponized these resources against Stevens, making her financial superiority the core of his argument against her.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

But he ably defends Alys from a group of invaders, relying on muscle memory and — perhaps — a sense of honor to pay her back for saving his life.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

By contrast, Kane has been ably supported by Jude Bellingham, a fellow world-class operator who has scored four goals at this tournament, including vital strikes against Panama and Mexico.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The huge holes in the system have been ably documented by Demian Brady, vice president of research at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, which helped spur prior successful efforts to tighten pension rules.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Not surprisingly, the Duchess’s grumpiness became legendary, as Voltaire has so ably chronicled.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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