How to Use able in a Sentence
able
adjective
- She is one of the ablest lawyers in the firm.
- He will buy a new car as soon as he is able.
- He turned out to be an able editor.
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This suggests that for a time the moles were still able to see light and dark, but could not see very clear images.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Jan. 2025
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He’s been able to do that at times, but certainly not on a consistent enough basis.
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Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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The driver was able to get out of the car on their own.
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Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2024
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The king wouldn’t be able to pull off the same feat these days on Maui.
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Richard Morgan,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Nov. 2022
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Then click the link and subscribe to be able to text us.
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oregonlive,
20 July 2023
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Their father was able to get out of the snow and ride out as well.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 Dec. 2024
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And Ukraine ought to be able to fire back across that border.
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Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
13 June 2024
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So great to be able to make this with her and be part of this journey.
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Alyssa Bailey,
ELLE,
17 Feb. 2023
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Myles Garrett was able to get to Josh Allen a few times.
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Joshua Gunter,
cleveland,
21 Nov. 2022
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Just to be able to play some music with him was so cool.
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Tricia Despres,
Peoplemag,
23 Dec. 2022
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Ten years ago, Johnny Manziel should have been able to do the same to Mack Brown.
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Mike Finger,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Nov. 2022
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Your goal is to be able to be seen by drivers on the roadway.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
Peoplemag,
27 Apr. 2024
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Cravalho has been able to pave the way for her mother in turn.
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Chloe Berger,
Fortune,
2 Dec. 2024
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Trump likely won't be able to use the stock to get a loan, either.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2024
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The others were able to complete the lyrics to some of Swift’s most iconic songs.
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Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
2 Oct. 2023
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That team has to be able to get people and objects and stuff in the right places in not enough time.
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Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
21 Nov. 2022
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Fans who attend the match will be able to stay in their seats to watch the event in the stadium.
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Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas News,
18 May 2023
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In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
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Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
17 Oct. 2024
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We were given time to be able to take it to London and then make a film.
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Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2022
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Two days later, when the Browns were able to move Kunaszyk, Hurst was back in the buidling.
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Ashley Bastock,
cleveland,
6 Sep. 2023
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He’s been able to take advantage of the business and the creatives in it.
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Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
1 Aug. 2024
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Patient Fred Again fans will be able to buy ten days on vinyl on Oct. 25.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2024
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The new species lives in the deep sea and is able to glow, but very little is known about its lifestyle.
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Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2024
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But at the time, Jake says, that's how Buchbinder was able to pull him into the plot to kill Michael Weiss.
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CBS News,
5 Nov. 2022
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The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
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Lisa Stardust,
Peoplemag,
18 Aug. 2024
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While the father was able to dig himself out and call 911 for help, his son did not make it, the post said.
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Michelle Watson,
CNN,
1 Jan. 2023
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Though Sloane woke up and was able to talk and move her arm, the family still faced fears.
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Angela Andaloro,
Peoplemag,
6 Sep. 2023
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