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capable

[kay-puh-buhl] / ˈkeɪ pə bəl /


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Founder Bob James said he was pleased to see the business move to what he described as "a long-term home", capable of supporting AerFin's next phase of expansion.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

That means Washington would face a more capable arsenal and stiffer terms if the administration succeeds in engaging Pyongyang in negotiations about its weapons program.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Their goal was to find substances capable of stimulating neuronal activity, an early indication that a peptide might influence important brain processes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Which player is capable of pulling a Trent Mosley to be a difference-maker during the postseason of 2026?

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

But ever since the German Army had come, it seemed like anyone was capable of anything.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron


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