Example sentences of "be able [to-vb] for [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After a few minutes of practise , subjects adapt and are able to compensate for this distortion . |
| 2 | Alix , who had no idea of what the gossip was to be about , but who could sense its ominous crackling in the distance , wanted to go home , but tiresomely Brian , the party-hater , had managed to find his old friend Otto Werner and was deep in conversation about English social class , European intellectuals , the German education system , public schools , and the appointing of JPs and magistrates , a rich vein which they might have been able to explore for another hour at least , had Alix not been at their elbow , murmuring of departure . |
| 3 | If not , he argues , players should be able to opt for another country if — like John Gallagher or the Samoans playing in the All Black trials — they want to play at the highest level regardless of country . |
| 4 | I hope you will be able to arrange for some assistance , possibly by including the burial ground in your Grounds Maintenance contract . |
| 5 | ‘ Indeed , ’ my father said , and shovelled so much food into his mouth he would n't be able to speak for another minute or so . |
| 6 | Regular budgetary control reports should be able to show for each item : |
| 7 | Soon it became clear that Sarah was seriously ill with rheumatic fever and would not be able to work for some time , and another girl , Hetty , was engaged temporarily . |
| 8 | I have no funds to be able to pay for such material , so people would have to realise that no payment could be made — their only reward would be possibly seeing their work in print . |
| 9 | I would say the thing that kept me sane during that period was the fact that I had a part time job , and erm we were able to pay for some home help . |
| 10 | And because er we do have a quality assurance system in place although not certificated , er we were able to tender for that work . |
| 11 | As soon as more advanced types evolved in response to a stimulating environment , they spread out around the world , driving earlier , more primitive forms into marginal locations where they were able to survive for some time before extinction . |