ability
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"The new connectome represents a major advance for the field, with the ability to understand how circuits in the brain receive feedback from and control the actions of the body," she said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Analysts note that the valuation Anthropic sets will constrain OpenAI’s ability to set its own price when it goes public.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“If the Fed chair has the ability to try to jawbone those lower and provide some assurances,” he said, “I do think that would also provide the tailwind.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
I also see a great role for individuals who understand internal politics in organizations—as AI creates winners and losers, the ability to persuade and solve conflict will be a premium skill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
He had an almost freakish ability to identify shadowy motives.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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