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able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /




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Sources told Variety that SiriusXM would no longer sell ads for Earle’s show and that the Unwell Network renounced all rights to “Hot Mess” so that Earle would be able to “freely explore future opportunities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Butterflies able to thrive in a wide range of environments – including farmland, parks and gardens – are generally coping better and, in some cases, increasing in number.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“It takes a recovery process to be able to enter a chapter that’s defined differently.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

SpaceX dominates space launch, handling more than half of all orbital launches worldwide, which is why its been able to build its satellite constellation faster than any other players.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

My knees lock and we both stare at each other, neither of us able to find the words that need to be spoken.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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