ability

Example Sentences

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These changes, rather than new DNA mutations, appeared to drive the cancer's ability to spread throughout the body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Therefore, it seems the more pertinent factor in McIlroy's hopes this week is the trust he has gained in his tactical ability.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The ability of the largest AI labs to control their costs will matter much more to a wider swath of investors than Amazon’s willingness to sell Harry Potter books at a loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“Tesla’s ability to scale the unsupervised robo-taxi fleet is the most important catalyst for the stock this year,” wrote Morgan Stanley analyst Andrew Percoco in a recent report.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I’m not confident in her ability to sing French songs about snails.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller