be able to

Example Sentences

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It isn’t known when Jin will stand trial or the defense he will be able to mount.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"We would be able to probe dark matter at scales much smaller than ever before."

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

“I have a habit of taking jobs and changing them a bit. I’ve been lucky to be able to shape the jobs I’ve had.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

But Moore believes that the company’s previous purchase commitments should be able to help Nvidia meet demand for expected shipments in the next year.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

If he’s there, I know I won’t be able to handle it if he looks at me the way he looked at me that night.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam