Example sentences of "[being] able [to-vb] [prep] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We are confident of being able to live in that climate . |
| 2 | Suppose we begin with an existential hypothesis , without being able to point to any confirming evidence . |
| 3 | How serious are you about being able to retire with some dignity and being able to continue doing the things you 've always wanted to er the things you 've been able to enjoy doing but you 'll have to give up . |
| 4 | Many people will have experienced the relief of being able to talk to another person about their feelings and difficulties . |
| 5 | There was , he found , a tremendous sense of relief in being able to talk like this . |
| 6 | For example , on a gentle 5° slope , the possible speed may range from about 27mph to not being able to move at all . |
| 7 | However , whilst it is impossible to guarantee that a business 's terms will be incorporated into all its contracts , if a business takes care to adopt proper contract formation procedures , it can maximise the chances of its terms being incorporated into its contracts , and therefore its chances of being able to rely on those terms should any dispute arise . |
| 8 | Sor if I sorted out being able to book at this restaurant which only is about I 'd be in |
| 9 | However , Brownie Helper 's husband would act as chauffeur , so not being able to think of more excludes , I duly arrived at the appointed hour , to find a welcoming party of six little girls , all anxious to fetch and carry equipment . |
| 10 | Jones has the bonus of being able to play on both sides of the front row , although Peter Wright , Scotland 's new cap at tight-head , showed the same facility against the Queensland Country Origin XV . |
| 11 | that is a luxury I think erm to be able to do it , if you want to write and earn money , which I do as well as , as socialize while I 'm working erm you 've got to find ways of , of , of doing that and erm just writing books and poetry just would n't , I , I , I could n't survive on that , I really do have to find other ways of , of earning money which is enjoying more and also uses of my skill and erm I would think you 'd need to be in contact with the situation rather than you not knowing , being able to write about that . |
| 12 | Being able to speak of this with compassion and understanding requires wisdom . |
| 13 | Other ineffective communicators fail to mention what ‘ it ’ actually is because they still carry an infantile illusion of being able to fuse with another — an unconscious belief , wish or rueful hope that one person can get inside the mind of another . |
| 14 | Many companies , with the support of their advisers , will already be well on the way to being able to comply with all pay and file 's demands . |