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Example Sentences

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Beau was also able to learn some new skills.

From BBC

"I would like to experience the East versus West -- I want to be able to experience what all the greats played in," he said.

From Barron's

He cited China as an inspiration -- admiring how India's rival had "been able to systematically bring people out of poverty" at speed.

From Barron's

They would also consider if Luiz would have been able to get across to prevent the shot.

From BBC

The two spend the years picking at each other while secretly growing fond of the other’s company, though never able to act on their feelings due to the difference in their social status.

From Salon