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being able

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  • Possessing the necessary power, resources, skill, or opportunity to perform an action.

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“I so love being on the planet, so love being able to do what I’m doing at this stage of my life, at this speed.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

"Piracy… is taking up a larger and larger share of the revenues that they would anticipate being able to generate through their subscription models. So yes, it is a worry for them."

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

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  • equipped to
  • having the capacity
  • up to the task

Possible Antonyms

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  • out of one's depth
  • lacking the means

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