ability
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Now, the attempted hijacking by co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami is raising questions about whether FlyDubai’s push for growth has outpaced its ability to recruit and vet the people it entrusts to fly its planes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The Fed says the deferred asset has “no implications” for its ability to meet its financial obligations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
It also acts as a direct point of contact for serving personnel so they can raise problems that are impacting their lives and their ability to serve.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In its third-quarter earnings report in August, the company withdrew its full-year outlook due to “macroeconomic softness and the uncertainty around the company’s ability to continue to drive consumer behavior.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
My words piled up in my throat like useless bricks, sealing off my ability to say what needed to be said.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
It also improves everyday physical abilities such as walking speed, standing up from a chair and overall mobility.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Yet after only two days of practice, Reaves has a stronger belief in this team’s defensive abilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
While Hrgovic, who wants to unify the division, praised Itauma's boxing abilities, he suggested doubts remain over his mentality.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Investors had previously been concerned with Meta’s abilities to build a differentiated AI product, Bank of America’s Justin Post believes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
It was like the entire girl had just disappeared, her ghostly abilities working even though she still rode Penelope’s body.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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