8 sentences with 'able'

Example sentences and phrases with the word able and other words derived from it.

« He may have been able to persuade some of them to pressure the government to suspend the project. »
« Thanks to a scholarship, he was able to attend Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. »
« At the age of 15 he had been able to do two back flips after sliding down a jump ramp on skis. »
« Fortunately, there was no bad news for the family. Their son's operation was a success, and he would be able to lead a normal life. »
« Two of the last questions Sarah asked while she was still able to use her computer were, "What will happen when I die?" and "Does it hurt to die?" »
« -What are the chances that Jon will be able to make a living from music? -David asked suspiciously. »
« When the next one was held, he would be over 30 years old and, according to the rules, he would not be able to participate. »
« Soon after, Ford was able to drive the quadricycle to Dearborn, 13 kilometers away, to visit his sister Margaret. »
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