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Example Sentences

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Any erosion of the CFTC’s ability to regulate transactions in commodity derivatives is a direct threat to the markets and investors Congress intended the agency to oversee.

From The Wall Street Journal

Criticism of the local sheriff’s department’s handling of the case has mounted, with questions raised about its ability to handle such a high-profile, complex crime under the harsh media spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times

A parasite that may already be living in your brain has the ability to infect the very immune cells designed to eliminate it.

From Science Daily

The melody in the chorus shows a glimmer of hook-writing ability.

From Salon

Arteta highlighted the benefit of him here succinctly, saying of Saka's ability to be more unpredictable in both his decision-making and his positioning, "it's more difficult for the opponent to get his reference constantly".

From BBC