Examples of 'able' in a sentence

Meaning of "able"

Able (adjective): having the skill, knowledge, or means to do something
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  • Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
  • Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
  • Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
  • Legally qualified or competent.

How to use "able" in a sentence

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We might be able to save you some time.
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.
She will be able to tell me about her.
Able to influence this person to make changes.
We will not be able to do much to help you.
On completion of this module individuals should be able to.
We will be able to look at ourselves and say.
But she will not be able to win.
I was not able to get the search warrant.
Just as soon as they are able to answer back.
I should be able to get another one by tomorrow.
We are so glad that we are finally able to talk to you.
Should be able to finish the stairs today.
An urge you will not be able to fulfil.
I will be able to control things from here.

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I was hoping that you might be able to help me.
I was able to go all over the whole city.
The group was not able to force entry.
To be able to accept things the way they are.
You would not be able to build trust.
We were able to avoid a big loss because of her.
My son will not be able to say anything.
I might be able to clear up this little misunderstanding if.
And you should be able to dance again.
We are able to bring sacrifices even if we have nothing.
He would never be able to get a job again.
He was able to unhook my bra with minimal supervision.
We have not been able to track him down.
Our schedules just have not been able to.
I should have been able to impregnate you by now.
The implant was not about being able to hear.
So we should be able to find out where it was taken.
I do not think we are gonna be able to stitch this.
We were not able to confirm this last statement.
If you ever want to be able to swim again.
People will be able to go on going to cinemas and restaurants.
But some never been able to like her.
I need be able to identify structures and personnel.
He should not even be able to remember her.
Will be able to tell her of my great love.
I would not even be able to keep it down.
I was able to turn around for just a moment.
We have not been able to find this guy.
I was able to get a copy from the printer.
It is so humbling to be able to help someone like you.
He was able to bring people together in that way.
Affected communities should be able to participate in negotiations.
To be able to sing you have to order drinks.
I will still be able to vote for you.
It will leave and you will be able to go.

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