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Example Sentences
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We were honored to be able to bring Golding’s story to the TV screen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“It was really gratifying,” he said, “to see these kids be able to come home.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Not only will Phantom MK-2 be element proof, says Pathak, but a large battery will provide about six hours of runtime, and it will be able to recover if it falls and withstand more force.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
There are concerns among some that OpenAI might not be able to generate enough revenue to support massive spending commitments.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“Don’t you want them to be able to read and cypher?”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing able
Unit 8
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