"able" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- He was discharged in 1875, and was able to lead an active life for nearly 30 years despite his disability.
- He was able to comfort the people despite a devastating drought at the time.
- He is able to make peace with Kim, despite the many years and pains between them.
- He was able, then, to smile up at her, despite the lingering ache in his throat for what could never have been.
- Workers were able to keep the fuel rods "safely covered" despite the leak.
- It was the single problem in her life that she hadn't been able to solve, despite repeated attempts.
- They had almost been able to kill him, despite his considerable skills.
- He was able to move as fast as a running man, despite his great size, taking strides two meters at a step.
- Indeed, two people were able to walk away from the crash, despite the fact that the plane overturned twice on the runway.
- But this time, he was not able to medal, despite his quads.
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