Example sentences of "ability [to-vb] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Another new feature will be its ability to connect with Unix Network File System servers through a LANtastic server that is also a Unix client . |
| 2 | Technical requirements include virtual memory , the inherent ability to connect to distributed network and run two- and three-dimensional graphics applications , 3 to 40 MIPS of integer performance , 1,024 by 1,024 pixel resolution , 14″ , 16″ , 17″ or 19″ monitor , multitasking and a price range of between $3,900 and $100,000 plus . |
| 3 | Technical requirements include virtual memory , the inherent ability to connect to a distributed network and run two- and three-dimensional graphics applications , 3 MIPS to 40 MIPS of integer performance , 1,024 by 1,024 pixel resolution , 14″ , 16″ , 17″ or 19″ monitor , multitasking and a price range of between $3,900 and $100,000 plus . |
| 4 | According to Adam Smith , attacks on machinery were symptoms of desperation on the part of workers nearing the end of their ability to remain on strike . |
| 5 | For the regime , the fact that it presided over a cowed , debilitated populace enhanced its ability to remain in power . |
| 6 | It was a brilliant display of this team 's ability to cope with the difficulties imposed by introducing a new chassis and engine . |
| 7 | The trend seems likely to force small firms to compete with the large corporate sector on pay , training and fringe benefits , putting further pressure on their ability to cope with the strains of growth . |
| 8 | THE Government was urged yesterday to tackle staff shortages and poor morale in Her Majesty 's Inspectorate of Pollution , as concern grew over its ability to cope with the demands of the Environmental Protection Bill . |
| 9 | Her present situation was the result of her growing confidence in her own ability to cope with events and her increased understanding of the language . |
| 10 | When the interview is simulated in the classroom using pre-prepared videos , cassette recordings or role playing , an exchange of trainees ' reactions , fears and responses to the situation presented can improve an adviser 's ability to cope with real interviewing . |
| 11 | You can use the rating scale to monitor changes over time in your youngster 's ability to cope with provocations . |
| 12 | All children have to develop a concept of safety and an ability to cope with the hazards which exist in that environment . |
| 13 | The importance of such ‘ educated ’ minds lay , of course , in their presumed ability to cope with a variety of industrial processes , including the total environment of modern production . |
| 14 | Ideally , the aims of this phase of treatment are to help the patient obtain : ( i ) resolution of the crisis which precipitated the overdose ; ( ii ) alleviation of his social and personal problems ; and ( iii ) a greater ability to cope with similar situations in the future . |
| 15 | The approach is primarily focused on helping patients resolve the crisis that has led to an overdose and on tackling their longer-term problems , largely using their own resources to do so and thereby developing greater ability to cope with stresses in future . |
| 16 | Insomnia can severely undermine a person 's ability to cope with other problems , including the stress of grieving . |
| 17 | Stress becomes harmful only when it exceeds our ability to cope with the situation , or when it continues unrelieved over a prolonged period . |
| 18 | ‘ But with his ability to cope with stress by always being forthright , decisive , honest , just , optimistic , assertive and enthusiastic , and aiming to win by insisting on getting things done , and fast , who needs socks ? ’ |
| 19 | Children need not only a ‘ lexicon ’ of images but also the ability to cope with a number of conventions . |
| 20 | Having demonstrated their ability to cope with difficult users , ensure that such people 's worth is made known — and is rewarded . |
| 21 | I was confident of their work and confident of my own ability to cope with anything that this little aircraft could throw at me . |
| 22 | These needs and facilities are both part of the pedestrian environment , which might be defined as the interface between the walker 's personal ability to cope with environmental challenge , the location and accessibility of destinations , and the characteristics of the environment en route . |
| 23 | Assuming that you are happy with your ability to cope with a helicopter in an unfamiliar attitude and with the mechanical soundness of your model , all you really need to do is to get the model up to a safe height , build up lots of forward speed , pull the cyclic stick back and watch it go round . |
| 24 | It will probably be very untidy ( and you may need that ability to cope with unfamiliar attitudes ) but you should not be concerned at this stage with what it looks like , only what it does . |
| 25 | It was a combination that destroyed his ability to cope with life , and he sought psychiatric help in 1950 . |
| 26 | Providing counsellees can be coaxed into exploring these more sensitive areas , and counsellors feel that they have the time and the ability to cope with any resulting distress , then the eventual outcome can be , more often than not , extremely valuable . |
| 27 | Ageing livers and kidneys lose their ability to cope with alcohol , and older people are therefore more susceptible to its effects . |
| 28 | As the ageing body loses its ability to cope with alcohol , the amount that can be consumed has to be reduced . |
| 29 | All ‘ successful ’ people have earned that description via their ability to cope with failure |
| 30 | Just in case they were not convinced , the authorities had broadcast messages of their improved ability to cope with any public disorders . |