as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable
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Read More: How Climate Change Will Affect the Seasons The firings, which are expected to continue in the coming days, have sparked outrage among experts and lawmakers, who warn that such cuts could severely hamper NOAA's ability to respond to the increasing severity of weather events.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025 -
That means Aiden has a slightly larger window of time than most children, but his disease is still progressing and stealing his abilities from him.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Companies with a stronger balance sheet and cash piles also have the capacity to buy out firms in a weaker position as a form of investment, said Lah.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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But this turns out to be one of the most hectic and trying of shifts: The surgical ward is at capacity, the nursing crew understaffed, and an emergency operation claims the attention of an on-call doctor.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The array should be able to bounce laser light back at any orbiting or incoming spacecraft – a vital capability that will provide a permanent reference point on the lunar surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Leap provides location sourcing, store design, construction, staffing, management and marketing support along with Simon, as well as technology capabilities that help with the store operations.—
David Moin,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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