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able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /




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Lowe said she had been confident she would be able to keep the structure under legal advice following an amendment to the Town and Country Planning Order 2015 which came into place in May 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Like any fan with a bet on the line, Jackson is going to be able to see how much he stands to win or lose as the matches unfold.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Appealing does appear to pay off: Of the 18% of patients who did appeal, nearly all of them were able to overturn the initial denial of skilled nursing care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Chinatown and downtown L.A. residents will be able to easily access the station via ride share, Metro rail or on foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Maybe they would not be able to repair them.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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