as in capability
the physical or mental power to do something
as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk
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Recent Examples of ability
But California’s state rules regarding building materials and clearing vegetation are mandatory — local officials don’t have the ability to ignore or overrule them.
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Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
That would severely limit the astronauts' abilities.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
By increasing blood flow to the brain, walking can help enhance focus, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
On the surface, these work visas seem like a win-win, allowing highly skilled workers in specialized fields to contribute to the U.S. labor force while being granted the ability to stay in the country.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
That would severely limit the astronauts' abilities.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
By increasing blood flow to the brain, walking can help enhance focus, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
On the surface, these work visas seem like a win-win, allowing highly skilled workers in specialized fields to contribute to the U.S. labor force while being granted the ability to stay in the country.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Researchers and startups hope that these kinds of foundational models could give robots used in factories and homes more sophisticated capabilities.Will Knight, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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Second, geographic insulation and wealth foster a sense of detachment from global affairs by shielding the country from external threats, leading to chronic underinvestment in military and diplomatic capabilities.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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After the success of Mayer’s museum shows, the gallery and estate linked-up in a sales capacity, ultimately placing pieces in public collections, including MoMA.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Had Justice resigned early, West Virginia would have had four governors in 10 days, with two state Senate presidents serving in the role in an acting capacity.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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And when Palmer was offered a residency at Bard College, Gaiman tagged along to give some talks, then ended up receiving an offer to join the faculty as a professor of the arts.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Bessler said the faculty’s role in the program is to guide students in the right direction but leave room for their creativity to take over.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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She’s got lots of great skills but struggles with being on time and staying focused.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Master money management Having a lot of money is one thing, but wealth requires smart money management skills.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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By adopting these trends, CEOs can cultivate healthier, happier, and more productive workforces, gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition, and ultimately drive better business outcomes.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of only a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities included in a program from global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb that aims to help diverse talent succeed in the biopharma industry.Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Louis Jourdan, Count Dracula (1977) This BBC TV movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, and Jourdan plays a Dracula who teems with ghoulish sophistication as a refined intellectual with an aptitude for language and etymology.Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Remy’s middle-class upbringing doesn’t account for his own aptitude, which isn’t dissimilar from Ayden’s, even if Ayden is further along with his welding skills.Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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