wherewithal
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“He’s got the experience and the wherewithal to lead this state.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
The LendingTree researchers have advice for people who don’t believe they’ll have the wherewithal to keep working in their 60s or who, understandably, simply want to stop working earlier.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Any team could be doing what the Dodgers are doing if they had the wherewithal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
They have the wherewithal since they get loan repayments every year, often 15% or more of their asset base.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
“It was a close call, though. Thank goodness Peeta had the wherewithal to warn us.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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