wherewithal
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The other positive part of this story: You both have money to invest in property, or at least the wherewithal to take out loans collectively, so I assume his credit rating is relatively good.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Should stoppages continue, analysts warn American drillers in the Permian Basin have little interest or wherewithal to immediately pump more crude.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
Documentaries are also often made by small independent producers who may not have the wherewithal to finance a wide release — a problem Amazon does not have, Robbins noted.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
Berkshire has the wherewithal of a huge stock buyback given that it’s sitting on o ver $350 billion of cash.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
“I think being the kindest person I have the wherewithal to be is going to do that.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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