wherewithal
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The LendingTree researchers have advice for people who don’t believe they’ll have the wherewithal to keep working in their 60s or who, understandably, simply want to stop working earlier.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Americans deserve representation in Congress that is not only well-informed on cutting-edge AI development, but also has the wherewithal to cross the aisle," they said in a joint statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Any team could be doing what the Dodgers are doing if they had the wherewithal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
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
They had reckoned I would not have the initiative or wherewithal to defend myself; they were mistaken.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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