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capable

[key-puh-buhl] / ˈkeɪ pə bəl /


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The World Bank warned that Nepal needs to build a hydropower system capable of anticipating, absorbing and recovering from increasingly complex Himalayan hazards.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

This suggested that having large amounts of advanced computing power — as is the case for leading U.S. labs — doesn’t necessarily translate into more capable AI models, Lee said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

Nevertheless, she remains strong, her erect posture evincing her self-confidence that she is more than capable of managing the difficult time ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

But Bellamy feels his squad - missing Harry Wilson, Karl Darlow, Dylan Lawlor, Joe Rodon and Nathan Broadhead through injury - are capable of improving.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

I scoff miserably, “You’d be surprised what I’m capable of. I know I am.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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