Example sentences of "ability [to-vb] [noun pl] at " in BNC.
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| 1 | Underlying all four scenarios is a pessimistic view of the economy 's ability to create jobs at a fast enough rate to match the growth in productivity brought about by new technology . |
| 2 | This quietly spoken young lieutenant commanded far more respect and confidence , with his ability to put soldiers at their ease and his willingness to help . ’ |
| 3 | Opponents of free banking argue that a lender of last resort ( i.e. a central bank ) is needed , and that inflation would be rampant under free banking because of the banks ' ability to print notes at will . |
| 4 | The ability to produce garments at speed and on demand in this way was obviously a vital factor in the early success . |
| 5 | The ability to produce flowers at the drop of a hat or a cake to celebrate a customer 's birthday should all be at his or her fingertips . |
| 6 | Crucial to these observations are satellites , satellites have the ability to make measurements at least of the surface layer of the ocean on a nearly daily basis . |