capability
Example Sentences
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"But we have the military capability we need to keep Britain safe from any kind of attacks, whether it's on our soil or from abroad. We are ready to defend the country, whatever the threat."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Wary of China's navy build-up, US ally Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability and deterring an adversary from its northern approaches.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Once Kansas City police have trained counterdrone personnel and installed detection equipment for soccer matches at Arrowhead Stadium, that capability does not disappear — it becomes part of the local security apparatus.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
But, they noted, Tehran still has significant capability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"Earlier," Teddy said, "you mentioned a supply probe for Hermes. We have that capability?"
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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Vocabulary lists containing capability
"The Declaration of Sentiments" (1848)
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President Obama's Speech at Hiroshima
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