be able to
Example Sentences
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Coface estimates 3.5% of trade among East Asia, Europe and North America will be able to use Arctic routes within the next five years, representing $64 billion in goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
This is where attackers comfortable in small spaces, like Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki, may be able to impact games.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I’m going to learn from them and move on, and next week be able to learn from it and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Around Neptune, a destructive event may have exposed material that scientists would otherwise never be able to examine directly.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Maggie knew she wouldn’t quite be able to mimic Bernadette’s motions.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
