Smith's ability to write for a general audience soon attracted the attention of politicians and think tanks in Washington.

They needed open spaces here, and the ability to think without explaining each action.

Will the ability to think such thoughts improve your life materially?

Teens gradually develop the ability to think in more sophisticated, abstract ways.

During this time, people develop the ability to think about abstract concepts.

We need the ability to think about that which does not matter at all.

"It slows the blood, and thus one's ability to think clearly."

This is how the brain develops the abilities to think, learn, reason, and remember.

Language also makes possible the critically important ability of people to think, to engage in mental processes.

We often call this reactive thinking - the ability to think clearly under pressure and use any available means to solve one's problem.