be able to

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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the Today programme she believes that every young person should be able to go to their local school "with their friends" and get a "brilliant education".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Three dump trucks carried waste away, but firefighters said it would still be days before crews would be able to access the remains of the burned-out interior.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Nationally, he might be able to nationalize Thames Water, a troubled utility serving southern England, but bigger targets are constrained by the budget deficit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

However, when taxpayers themselves commit fraud, the IRS will still be able to audit their returns anytime, the bill said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Therefore, say the Whole Brainers, the whole brain must be able to perform any function of one part.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman