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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And that brings us back to the good news, which is, again, that most people are willing and able to help.
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Cassie Shortsleeve,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2022
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The couple was able to get each baby into a crib and roll them out of the building unharmed.
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Abigail Adams,
Peoplemag,
13 Oct. 2022
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Pumpkin can get up on her hind legs, her little black semiaquatic paws pressed to her chest, to get a treat, and is able to spin around on command.
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Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Adapting to climate change is possible, in other words, but only if farmers are able to get a better return on their harvest.
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Tim McDonnell,
Quartz,
12 Oct. 2022
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Adams’ tent city will bring in another some 500 migrants, mostly able-bodied men unable to legally work.
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Fox News,
13 Oct. 2022
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But even the assumption that all children are innocent is a privileged one most often bestowed on white, able-bodied, and attractive kids.
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Lorraine Berry,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Oct. 2022
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Problem is, lots of older folks aren’t able to take advantage of it, either due to lack of access, or simply because fitness can be intimidating to get started with.
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Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
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Drinking in the game: For decades, soccer fans in the UK have not been able to enjoy their preferred adult beverages while watching matches at stadiums.
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Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Only two of the four units were occupied, and both residents were able to get out of the building without injury, according to South Windsor fire officials.
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Mike Mavredakis,
Hartford Courant,
12 Oct. 2022
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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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Not being able to have any of the content of the thing.
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Esther Zuckerman,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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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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Trust that your child will be able to take care of themselves.
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Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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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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Why was Charles able to get away with murder for so long?
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Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
27 Oct. 2022
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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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