How to Use ability in a Sentence

ability

noun

• She has shown some ability with foreign languages.
• Not all kids learn at the same speed and have the same ability.
  — Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 26 May 2023
• 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
• Atkins agrees that forecasts are only as good as your ability to use them.
  — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
• Klintman moves fluidly and has shown an ability to handle the ball well for his size, shoot from the floor beyond the arc, and pass well.
  — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 9 June 2023
• The story is a true testament to the ability of humans to survive the worst of circumstances.
  — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
• The ban on Netflix password sharing won't disappear for good, but the ability to do it for free has come to an end.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
• The amount of vanadium carbide and proper heat treatment add to a knife’s ability to keep an edge.
  — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• Freeze raved about UMass coach Don Brown’s abilities as a defensive coach.
  — Creg Stephenson | [e-mail], al, 2 Sep. 2023
• The first is your proprioception, or your body’s ability to feel and perceive the ground.
  — Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
• This express Crest kit earned the title of best overall for its ability to brighten smiles fast.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
• Moving the ability to a resource meter seems like a good idea overall.
  — Kris Holt, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
• The injury can affect the ability to walk, let alone run, jump, and stop and start quickly, physical attributes needed to play in the NFL.
  — Antonio Planas, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2023
• Demonstrate ability to increase the number of youth served.
  — Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
• The ability to stay together even when times are tough is something Howard has noticed.
  — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2024
• Part of Williams’ magic last year was his jaw-dropping ability to scramble.
  — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023
• Zendaya’s ability to serve look after look shows no sign of letting up.
  — Emily Chan, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
• Does your ability to stay so relevant have something to do with your achievements in TV and film today?
  — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023
• Rosheger was struck by his partner’s ability to talk to anybody and encourage them.
  — Matt Kempner, ajc, 22 June 2023
• Russia is banking on its ability to outlast Western support for Ukraine, and that bet needs to be proved wrong.
  — Susi Dennison, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024