- present participle of enable.
enabling
Example Sentences
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, enabling them to detain the man.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
The company said initial checks indicated that an engineer's laptop had been compromised, enabling an attacker to make unauthorised withdrawals.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
BP’s profit almost quadrupled and cash flow jumped in the third quarter, enabling the British energy major to cut net debt faster than expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
She also accused Burch of providing Taylor resources for him “to appear ‘successful’” and accused Burch of enabling Taylor to conduct his “fraudulent enterprise and scheme.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Blessed be Thou ... for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this day.”
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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