be capable of

Example Sentences

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His work offers valuable insight into how this compound works and what it may be capable of.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Although the vehicles may be capable of driving themselves, they can’t clean their own interiors, plug in a charging cable or repair hardware.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Solnit, citing the cultural critic Walter Benjamin, writes, “to be lost is to be fully present, and to be fully present is to be capable of being in uncertainty and mystery.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"We are going to build an aircraft to succeed the Rafale. It must be capable of carrying out missions and operating from an aircraft carrier," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

A few days ago, Nok never would have believed that the Governor would be capable of something like this.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat