capable
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The discovery is puzzling because, based on known mechanisms, this small stellar remnant should not be capable of producing the structure seen around it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
Most of all, he wants to make sure that the trusted contacts understand their roles and that they are capable of handling the task.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
But Bellamy feels his squad - missing Harry Wilson, Karl Darlow, Dylan Lawlor, Joe Rodon and Nathan Broadhead through injury - are capable of improving.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
But those same companies also fear what they’re creating: machines capable of continuously improving their own intelligence, pushing AI development beyond human control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
And everyone thought he was crazy for thinking something as small as a butterfly could start a snowball effect capable of wiping out whole cities.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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