How to Use ability in a Sentence

ability

noun

• She has shown some ability with foreign languages.
• That could be good news for doctors who worry the new law could constrain their ability to advise patients.
  — Bernard J. Wolfson, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2023
• Judging based on cuteness, cleverness and ability to keep costume on.
  — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
• Those systems work well for some drug users and family members with stable addresses and the ability to get the treatment in the mail.
  — Amy Yurkanin | , al, 20 Mar. 2023
• The city could argue that the Browns lack standing for claims related to the ability of other persons to purchase the team.
  — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Oct. 2024
• But in the end, the company with the best technology and ability to manufacture in high volume wins the prize.
  — Craig Barrett, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
• Boys and girls, some so small that many would have doubted their ability to ride a wheel at all, and some who probably have voted for more than one president, joined in the orderly line.
  — Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2023
• Freeman was always willing to help Olympic teammates at perfecting their riding ability.
  — oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2023
• For these families, student loan payments make up over 14% of their post-tax salary, nearly eliminating their ability to save for long-term goals.
  — Natalie Colley, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023
• While genetics professionals have unique expertise in this domain, there are concerns with the small size of this workforce and its ability to meet current and future needs.
  — Noura Abul-Husn, STAT, 29 Mar. 2023
• Genetic variations – both rare and common – can occur that are relevant to our ability to digest the sugars and starches that form a major part of our diets.
  — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
• His kids got him an Apple Watch, with its ability to make calls, monitor his heart and, importantly to them, track him, said Carrie with a laugh.
  — Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
• In the end, the ability of either candidate to significantly grow or change the ACA rests with Congress.
  — Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
• Not all kids learn at the same speed and have the same ability.
  — Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2023
• The ability to create pathways for work in wages and wealth are on the line.
  — ABC News, 28 July 2024
• This feature gives the knife the ability to cut deep roots or tough stems.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
• The ability of front-row passengers to stream and watch videos on the LED screen.
  — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2023
• But after that, not playing to the best of my abilities.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
• During the trip, he was mesmerized by the view — and by Lane’s ability to tell time by the sun.
  — Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2023
• Once the team flipped that switch, the female flies had the ability to just do the whole reproduction thing on their own.
  — Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
• Microsoft is in the center of much of the ability to defend.
  — WIRED, 2 Nov. 2023
• In his prime, Graham was a lethal red zone weapon, thanks to his size (6-foot-7) and leaping ability.
  — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
• Gauff has a unique ability to draw energy from a crowd, and they from her.
  — Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
• This swing also has a unique ability to provide a sense of calm.
  — Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024
• One of them is the ability to refit and retool inside Gaza.
  — ABC News, 26 Nov. 2023
• This gives them the ability to add more value to their services for their clientele.
  — Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2023
• The ability and endurance of what my leg will do going forward will never be the same.
  — Adam Woodard, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
• In terms of its sweat-blocking abilities, this one’s a winner.
  — Lacey Muinos, Health, 25 May 2023
• Those teams are concerned about their ability to market their players and teams in light of Morant’s video.
  — oregonlive, 15 May 2023
• Pryor has 24 career starts over the last five seasons and projects as the swing tackle with the ability to move inside to guard as well.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024