be able to

Example Sentences

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The landmark may now also be able to open for a longer period, generating more income.

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

Maybe they would not be able to repair them.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom