Example sentences of "not [vb infin] [pron] be able " in BNC.
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| 1 | The program is menu driven but one of the best features is the ability to input new data at practically any stage , i.e. if you are entering an invoice and the product does not exist you are able to create it there and then without exiting to the previous menus . |
| 2 | I am greatly relieved that the name Hall is now no longer associated with a company which , having all the necessary finance , does not feel it is able to build , for itself , robots that can compete with the world 's best . |
| 3 | if you may or may not remember we were able to buy the D U S from Holland on it |
| 4 | Supernaturally strong though the monster was , I could not visualize its being able to scale the sheer outside wall of the tower . |
| 5 | Stuttgart coach Christophe Daum had named Chapman as his side 's biggest worry after the pre-season Makita tournament at Elland Road , saying : ‘ He is so dangerous when the ball is played into him in the air , and I do n't think we are able to cope with that . ’ |
| 6 | Oh I do n't think I 'm able to give you a specific answer . |
| 7 | I did n't feel I was able to tell her I was pregnant right from the start . |
| 8 | Before the Batty sale we supposedly had an overdraft of 6m quid , so I ca n't see us being able to spend 4–5m ( or whatever he 'd cost ) on a new player at the moment . |
| 9 | ‘ I do n't suppose you were able to go for a run this morning in this weather ? ’ |