Example sentences of "able [to-vb] [pron] [noun sg] [prep] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr. Abbott was no longer able to continue his custom of running a Union Jack up at his timber home which overlooked Port Stanley . |
| 2 | The Social Democrat and Labour Parties of western Europe were able to establish their respectability by emphasising their distance from the communists . |
| 3 | Whatever happens , the government will not be able to meet its target of introducing eco-labelling by the end of 1991 — the target date set in the Environmental Protection Bill . |
| 4 | They do n't know when they 're going to be able to drink their water without boiling it again . |
| 5 | He was provisionally enrolled at Oriel College , Oxford , and it was not until 21 July 1759 that he was able to celebrate his acceptance by writing the first line of the diary : ‘ Made a Scholar of New-College ’ . |
| 6 | Carolyn was made glaringly aware of her own ignorance , a looming space which grew rather than diminished , as she was able to define its area by reading more . |
| 7 | the great bulk of community care is provided by friends , family and neighbours … it is right that they should be able to play their part in looking after those close to them … service providers should make practical support for carers a high priority . |
| 8 | Grandfather was a skilled painter and decorator , also able to put his hand to signwriting on occasion . |
| 9 | Others suggest that the birds are able to use their sense of sell over longer distances by remembering the scents of the prevailing winds . |
| 10 | On landing I was able to do my bit by working the winch frenetically . |
| 11 | Some people complained that the realistic sobbing of the Beast , slumped on the ground at the ballet 's opening and again when Beauty hurls the rose back at him , was out of place in a ballet , but it conveyed the point without needing any artificial mime — something he always tried to get away from , wanting anyone to be able to understand his work without needing to learn the conventions first . |
| 12 | It was a simple code whereby his friends were able to determine his presence without attracting attention to themselves by actually going into the shop . |
| 13 | The Emperor had no particular difficulty putting a stop to this , though the Company was able to re-establish its position by blockading shipping in the Bay of Bengal and the Emperor forgave the Company in much the same way as he would have forgiven any of his nobles who tried to rebel but who was so powerful that it was neither convenient nor practicable to destroy him . |
| 14 | As the woman who dreamed up the slogan ‘ A Dog Is For Life , Not Just For Christmas ’ , she needs to have a high profile for campaigning , while still being able to turn her hand to clearing the odd blocked drain that might occur at the kennels . |
| 15 | Sir Anthony had concluded his business with the plump lawyer as far as he was able to overcome his distaste for discussing deals or mentioning money , and he was holding back the brambles for her , as it were , letting her into their company , and she butted through , a young dog again , let out for a walk . |
| 16 | I was able to explain my interest in helping with polio following Clare 's illness . |
| 17 | Those who come as partners , patient and ready to learn and therefore better able to adapt their contribution before giving it , stand a better chance of going back happier and with a feeling it was worth it . |
| 18 | Almost immediately , however , the General was able to reassert his position by confirming his ‘ special relationship ’ with Konrad Adenauer in a Franco-German treaty of co-operation . |
| 19 | They are that the rains are going to cease falling and , because of the restrictions placed on their movement , the Masai will not be able to follow their tradition of moving on . |
| 20 | His professional work as a scribe meant he could command the means and materials for copying his work , and he was able to supplement his income by writing verses . |
| 21 | Men and women whether single or married who have been unable to work regularly because they have had to stay at home to care for children and/o-r a disabled or elderly person may be able to safeguard their pension by claiming Home Responsibilities Protection . |