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As early vote tallies looked favorable for her campaign on Tuesday night, Raman reminded supporters at an outdoor election-watch party that Los Angeles had once been capable of monumental feats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
One of the greatest challenges in dentistry is that enamel has no living cells capable of rebuilding it after teeth have fully developed.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
He also loved the process of showing what his star cast is capable of but not necessarily known for.
From BBC ● 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
“No one was forced to stay, but those of us who remained knew that we would be there until the end. We knew that we were the only people capable of saving the plant.”
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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