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capable

[key-puh-buhl] / ˈkeɪ pə bəl /


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He has been living in an apartment and has demonstrated that he is capable of living on his own with some support.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Elite teams managed by him maintain an ideal combination of intelligence within structure, and he has players capable of improvising solutions when patterns break down.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

According to the nonprofit Owl Research Institute, this stage is known as fledgling, when young birds leave the nest before they are fully capable of flight and begin exploring their surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

A good riff is a short and repeatable phrase of music capable of shaping a whole song.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Older children appreciate and are capable of singing complex songs, particularly those that include multiple parts and simple harmony.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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