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Example Sentences
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At the time of depletion, the fund would be able to pay only 77% of scheduled benefits, the Trustees said at that time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
“Rather than having one skill set, writing, and being able to generate something that is relatively replicable, can I expand what I do and maybe get ahead?” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Carers, according to officials, will benefit from the planned new system because they will be able to find out up-to-date information on a patient's treatment and medication.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Trump has been able to appoint one Fed governor, Stephen Miran, to fill the remainder of Gov. Adriana Kugler’s term that expired at the end of January.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“Don’t you want them to be able to read and cypher?”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing able
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