Examples of 'were able' in a sentence

Meaning of "were able"

were able - This phrase is used to indicate the capability or possibility of doing something. For example, 'They were able to complete the project on time.'

How to use "were able" in a sentence

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were able
From these lands we were able to harvest resources.
We were able to avoid a big loss because of her.
From these reports we were able to identify that.
We were able to get a partial view of the device.
I am glad that we were able to keep this private.
We were able to intercept a phone call last week.
Luckily the doctors were able to help him.
They were able to return home fairly promptly.
Soldiers and civilians were able to enjoy peace.
They were able to meet with relevant officials.
Had said that you were able to help me.
We were able to create new jobs as shown below.
I am impressed you were able to pick up on this guy.
We were able to follow our residents in their home.
Members of tribes were able to keep their names.

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We were able to talk some sense into him.
Through our efforts we were able to change that.
Women were able to pay school fees and.
It separated in the crash but we were able to reset it.
Once you were able to predict your own.
Mike did not tell me you were able to make it.
Governments were able and willing to change constitutions.
They explained everything to him and were able to go.
I am glad you were able to spare the time.
They mowed only when they were able to.
I am glad we were able to work out the deal.
Allele frequency is literally if you were able to go and.
And we were able to send you to a good school.
All passengers and crew were able to escape.
What if we were able to get most of them together.
I am really glad you guys were able to make it.
But we were able to narrow down the spectrum of.
I am just so grateful that you were able to make it.
You were able to put me back together again.
I am so honoured you were able to come this evening.
They were able to treat multiple joints at a time.
Only the areas we were able to explore.
They were able to save the whole hand.
Amazing what they were able to recover.
And we were able to have a third beautiful child.
I am very impressed you were able to close this case.
So we were able to arrange a prisoner swap next week.
I hope a number of you were able to attend the course.
They were able to box him in at front street.
A group of dancers were able to break out.
But we were able to turn one of his managers.
I am just glad we were able to tell you.
We were able to regain control and defend ourselves.
I am glad that we were able to fulfil that promise.
We were able to narrow the window on the abduction.

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