"We have to develop the ability to look around the corner."

Nor had she developed the ability to see things far enough in advance.

People have been describing each other since they developed the ability to speak.

Over the years, she has been developing her abilities to do that.

So gradually we developed the ability to think our thoughts while the body took care of itself.

It should develop their ability to relate to others and work for the common good.

By which is meant that they have developed their ability to focus both senses and mind upon a thought process.

This gave him the opportunity to develop his abilities as a military leader.

The Wall was built and people put inside in order to develop their mental abilities.

It just means that you have to develop the ability to say no politely.