Example sentences of "able [to-vb] [prep] the [adj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We needed to take with us clothes that were comfortable for travelling in , were easy to care for and were able to cope with the worst of the conditions . |
| 2 | People wore different clothes , shopped in privately-owned shops and were able to talk with the thousands of foreigners living , working in or touring China . |
| 3 | Officials who get through the qualifying round will be able to compete against the best in the world and there will also be prizes by British divisions . |
| 4 | ‘ There 's no one of any consequence in London at the moment , ’ she told him , ‘ but you wo n't be able to move for the millions of nobodies going to look at the Tower . ’ |
| 5 | Existing NCR 3450 and 3550 server users will be able to upgrade from the 80486 via a board swap . |
| 6 | In the event that the continuing partners have outstanding claims against their insolvent former colleague , they will be able to prove for the same in his bankruptcy as ordinary unsecured creditors . |