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ably
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Plenty of older lawmakers continue to capably serve; in some cases, seniority can make them more effective advocates for their constituents.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2026

He capably conveys Doug’s quietly growing affection for Kayleen, but also his confusion and uncertainty about whether or when it might be reciprocated.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 4, 2025

Here, Lively capably wears each piece of Feig’s loony story as elegantly as she does Emily’s increasingly absurd outfits.

From Salon May 3, 2025

The band famously thrived after the death of its original lead singer and capably replaced the late founding guitarist Malcolm Young with his nephew.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2025

If asked to, she could have capably wrangled seventeen dollars from the English or caught a pigeon with her bare hands.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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