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The phrase "affecting his abilities" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing how certain factors or circumstances influence someone's skills or capabilities.
Example: "The injury he sustained was affecting his abilities to perform at his best during the competition."
Alternatives: "impacting his skills" or "influencing his capabilities."
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A beautiful driver to the off, he cut at times in delightful fashion, the slower wickets of England affecting his abilities in that direction in only the slightest degree.
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Terry Jones, an original member of Monty Python, has a form of dementia that is affecting his ability to communicate, his family said in a statement.
He would get highly irritated, affecting his ability to be present, collaborative, and to lead the team to the best outcome.
"This weakened him, affecting his ability to hunt for food and causing considerable weight loss".
Now as a professional, he says Israeli restrictions are affecting his ability to reach the top of his game.
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Half an hour after Michael Vaughan resigned from the Test captaincy, Collingwood relinquished charge of the ODI squad because it was affecting his ability to enjoy the game.
This affected his ability to cope with the interview".
That has not affected his ability to work.
It also affects his ability to communicate a message.
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