wherewithal
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Mr. Woods has the wherewithal to protect the public and himself from harm by calling a cab or an Uber or hiring a full-time driver.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
Fund III’s larger size gives Blueprint the wherewithal to make follow-on investments in the fund’s holdings, including backing add-on acquisitions, according to Lewis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
You have a lot to do, but you have the wherewithal to do it.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025
“It was a close call, though. Thank goodness Peeta had the wherewithal to warn us.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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