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as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in to empower
to give official or legal power to
a law that would enable the authorities to inspect food preparation areas for health code violations
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Once enabled, Personal Intelligence will work across Web, Android, and iOS and through all of the models in the Gemini model picker.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Criticism of Grok escalated in early January after the generative-AI app enabled users to create images of minors wearing minimal clothing.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The software also enables the city to see each visitor’s prior location and their next destination after their downtown visit.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
To make sure Wi-Fi calling is enabled on an iPhone, open the settings menu, tap the cellular option and choose Wi-Fi calling.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
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Making sure pan handles are turned outward, moving flammable towels and potholders away from open burners and not letting grease build up.—
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The straight-leg fit here is the ideal balance for anyone who doesn’t love baggy or wide-leg styles, and the ankle-grazing length lets your favorite winter boots take center stage.—
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This has empowered the external opposition, growing out of Iran’s large diaspora and pulling figures such as Pahlavi out of relative obscurity.—
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This vibe continues to be brought to you courtesy of your co-ruling planet, rebellious Uranus, moving into your fifth house of self-expression on April 25, empowering you to lean fully into your penchant for unconventionality and incorporating the element of surprise in your personal style.—
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Seattle allowed only 20 points in the two games this season as the Seahawks have been able to slow down San Francisco's running game while playing primarily nickel defense with two deep safeties to cut down on big passes.—
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The robots handle precise positioning, reduce the risk of door damage, and allow vehicles to be parked closer together.—
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The central legal question was whether the board of governors or the club’s voting members holds the ultimate power to authorize major capital projects and debt.—
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During the Cold War, administrations authorized CIA operations against hostile regimes engaged in subversion and criminal conduct.—
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
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Something to savor The national title game is more than a week away as UM pulled off the improbable after barely qualifying for the playoffs.—
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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