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Example Sentences
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You may be able to see the seeds of its destruction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Criminal groups are able to exploit limited state control in some areas, says Dunkerley, making investigations and prosecutions particularly challenging.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“It was really gratifying,” he said, “to see these kids be able to come home.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
There are concerns among some that OpenAI might not be able to generate enough revenue to support massive spending commitments.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Despite that, I know I’m not going to be able to resist the new recipe that Zara’s mom wants me to taste test: gluten-free baklava.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing able
Unit 8
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