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
Mel Musto—Bloomberg/Getty Images The consequences of removing international students at Harvard could have long-term consequences on the U.S.’ ability to attract foreign talent—not only in higher education, but also in shaping its word-class research.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 May 2025
Far more recently, Quakers sued the federal government earlier this year over immigration agents' ability to make arrests at houses of worship.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
More recently, Quakers sued the federal government this year over federal immigration agents’ ability to make arrests at houses of worship.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Many Democrats at the time had privately expressed concerns with his ability to lead the panel, given his cancer diagnosis announced two days after winning reelection in 2024.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 May 2025
Far more recently, Quakers sued the federal government earlier this year over immigration agents' ability to make arrests at houses of worship.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
More recently, Quakers sued the federal government this year over federal immigration agents’ ability to make arrests at houses of worship.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Many Democrats at the time had privately expressed concerns with his ability to lead the panel, given his cancer diagnosis announced two days after winning reelection in 2024.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ability
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While Washington demands a total halt to Iran's enrichment capabilities, Tehran is vowing to continue its program regardless of any agreement.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The bank said the disruptions in search traffic are likely to become permanent as Google integrates full artificial intelligence search capabilities.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Here is a comparisons of the Qatari plane versus Air Force One based on publicly available information: Boeing 747-200B v. Boeing 747-8 Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B, which has increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines than the standard 747-200.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Maintain investment capacity for opportunistic moves.—
David Zybin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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While reluctant to leave his family and friends, he’s applied to faculty positions in Canada and France.—
Christina Larson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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In February, Mount Carmel faculty named him Student of the Month for the Class of 2029.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Without a viable middle class of writers who can earn a living wage while developing their skills, the industry risks losing diverse voices and innovative storytelling approaches.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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While many professionals focus on avoiding stress altogether, developing effective stress management skills provides a more realistic and beneficial approach.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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If neither of the former are viable, then at the very least jot a note through email or InMail to the hiring manager (i.e., the person to whom the role reports) and/or talent acquisition manager internal to the company.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Judging by the untended blisters on his knuckles and palms, however, Enzo doesn’t show much aptitude for it — to the extent that his supervisor drives the boy home one day to speak with his parents, surprised to discover that Enzo lives in a posh home with ocean views and a private pool.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Hiring focuses on ability and aptitude, in companies that are focused on growth.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Ability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ability. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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