be able to

Example Sentences

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“You might not be able to afford to spend hundreds of dollars on an unknown, but here you can try everything and might find something you never knew you would love.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

My other sister spoke with someone at one of the nursing homes, who said I may be able to buy out my mom’s half based on a fair-market-value appraisal, if I act soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Don’t forget to ask what you’ll be able to buy with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Our ambition is to be able to connect to over 100 international cities over the next five years," Douglas said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I say this knowing it’s likely a promise I won’t be able to keep, but I need to get her off my back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam