Example sentences of "[noun sg] [be] [prep] [be] able " in BNC.
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| 1 | In advertising the purpose of research is to be able to plan the campaign so you know to whom you are talking , what you should be saying , which idea will best convey your message and , finally , whether that message is having the right results . |
| 2 | Suggested model memoranda and articles for both limited and unlimited companies are included in this pack and certain provisions in those models ( or provisions to like effect ) are identified in an introductory notes as being necessary if the incorporated practice is to be able to comply with and remain in compliance with the Rules . |
| 3 | Of performance against arousal levels and we agreed that the the purpose of training like this and also putting these principles into practice is to be able to handle more and more arousal er more and more nerves and still and still be able to perform in a confident manner . |
| 4 | One essential ingredient of organising your work is to be able to put aside enough time in the day for thought and reflection . |
| 5 | His great skill is to be able to hold the ball back without changing his action . |
| 6 | The essence of rational scientific problem solving is to be able to perceive the complex , ‘ messy ’ , real world in such a manner that the solution to any problem may be easier . |
| 7 | One of the popular reasons for buying a knitting machine is to be able to knit very quickly . |
| 8 | A further requirement is to be able to select for execution one out of two or more sequences of instructions depending on a previously calculated numeric value . |
| 9 | Er , speaking of accountants , I must tell you that one of the perks of my job is to be able to get out and about in the real world , to real companies , meeting real people . |
| 10 | The therapist 's objective at the end of the assessment period is to be able to make an approximate formulation of what is going on , and to suggest a provisional treatment plan . |
| 11 | An essential part of the research process is to be able to locate the data required as quickly and easily as possible . |
| 12 | Note : Paragraph ( 8 ) , or a provision to the like effect , needs to be adopted if a recognised body is to be able to ensure that shares are not held in breach of the Rules . |
| 13 | Note : Paragraph ( 8 ) , or a provision to the like effect , needs to be adopted if a recognised body is to be able to ensure that shares are not held in breach of the Rules . |
| 14 | He himself would probably have claimed that his greatest achievement was to be able to predict accurately where and when a particular cuckoo would lay its eggs . |
| 15 | For most of our students , the main objective is to be able to communicate confidently in the language of their choice , so practice in listening and speaking are our first priorities . |
| 16 | My one dream in life is to be able to travel . |
| 17 | The key to success is to be able to recognize the different behaviours in yourself , to control them and to use this knowledge to develop your relationships . |
| 18 | All she wanted was not to know again , so that she could stay a little child and never have to grow up and face the world without her mother to wake her in the mornings and teach her things and tell her stories and pass on all her wisdom about the world and men and how babies came and why the best any woman could hope for in this life was to be able to make one man happy . |
| 19 | One of the attributes of a good witch was to be able to brew love potions on demand , and lovage acquired its name because it was once thought to be an aphrodisiac and was therefore an essential ingredient of such recipes . |
| 20 | The reason is to be able with ease to identify the sender of the letter , who typed it , and the file number if the organisation has one for a particular account . |
| 21 | The worst thing for my son is that what he would like to do more than anything else in all the world is to be able to read like other people . |
| 22 | However , ideal situations are hard to come by , and the next best thing is to be able to perceive a horse 's changing emotions — especially if they indicate that we are likely to lose control of the horse in the near future ! |
| 23 | The important thing is to be able to let your partner know what sort of sex you want and that you want safer sex . |
| 24 | The heart of taekwondo is to be able to deliver a kick , with power , to any target that is beyond the range of one 's hands . |
| 25 | Perhaps the most important lesson is to be able to recognise a rock-climber when you see one . |
| 26 | The ideal situation is to be able to receive a professional aromatherapy massage about once a month , or to have a willing friend with whom to exchange massage . |
| 27 | The principal behind the design of VAX was to be able to upgrade PDP-11 architecture , by preserving the existing instruction formats and instruction set and fitting the virtual address extension around them . |
| 28 | For to understand a sentence is to be able to pick out situations which justify us in believing that sentence to be true . |
| 29 | What I hope to gain on the course is to be able to speak more confidently and to get over the nerves . |
| 30 | Your eventual goal is to be able to work very hard for a full three minutes , followed after a one-minute active break by a second three-minute workout . |