be able to

Example Sentences

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Young babies are vaccinated because they are more likely to get invasive infections more often than other age groups, and their bodies are less likely to be able to fight them off.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Should we be able to play a positive role in that, we would be willing to do so.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

For all of their recent scuffing and shuffling, these loaded, baseball-ruining Dodgers should be able to survive an Ohtani skip day every so often.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“If you’re a singer, you need to be able to sing.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Kate agreed, pleased that Ruth, “should probably be able to answer all the questions he would ask.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock