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able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /




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This has enabled them to identify three more crew members from Erebus, including Able Seaman William Orren, cabin boy David Young and a steward named John Bridgens.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Able Americans is one of the only conservative think tank projects dedicated entirely to disability policy.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2025

Another community organization subcontracted by the Lee Andrews Group was Able Solutions — the organization affiliated with the men in the video, Metro confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

Able to communicate in Urdu, Ms Ahmadei said she comforted her and sympathised with her raising a family without female relatives in the country.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

Able to make a safe way for people to cross from one side to another.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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