Example sentences of "able [verb] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The buyer also should be able to sue on the basis of breach of contract if the item is defective and fails to comply with implied terms such as those concerning merchantable quality and fitness for purpose . |
| 2 | Opted-out hospitals will not be able to borrow on the capital markets or pay junior staff more than other hospitals . |
| 3 | But while the legislators were vying with each other to amend insolvency laws which all were agreed were far from fair or just , in 1842 they were able to agree on the need to do away with the notorious symbol of that unfairness and injustice , the Fleet Prison . |
| 4 | Like not being able to sneeze on the cheese . |
| 5 | In this chapter the steps which need to be taken to ensure that the continuing partners are able to carry on the practice , beyond the basic declaration of intent ( Clause 4.02 ) , are considered in some detail . |
| 6 | This capacitor seems fairly expensive and other types can be used , but they must be able to sit on the p.c.b . |
| 7 | It 's ages since I 've been able to sit on the windowsill . |
| 8 | If you have a large bill which you can not pay you may be able to go on the fuel direct scheme and deductions will be made from your benefit each week to pay for your current fuel consumption and any arrears . |
| 9 | If she could find somewhere dry , she would be able to go on the offensive . |
| 10 | well , erm tis n't , she 's not , she wants the W R A F and nothing else and Sue said you ca n't be like that , you know , and er , so they 've decided that she 's got ta carry on with this Saturday job because she wo n't be able to go on the dole look , straight away will she ? |
| 11 | It was Willey , supported by Emburey , who kept it at bay , the final score being 391 for 7 ; admittedly , Roberts had hardly been able to bowl on the last day , but the home team had shown themselves that they could bat a bit if they tried . |
| 12 | Indeed , this type of group is not particularly suitable for those individuals in such a crisis , as they may not be able to concentrate on the material presented . |
| 13 | With home shopping out of the way , Pitcher will be able to concentrate on the football pools and high street retailing . |
| 14 | The administrative burden would be lifted from local government ; it would then be able to concentrate on the job in hand . |
| 15 | Silayev gave as his reason his wish to be able to concentrate on the responsibilities of establishing the Inter-republican Economic Committee [ see above ] and chairing the interim Committee for Management of the National Economy . |
| 16 | ‘ We want him to be able to concentrate on the Tests from here on . ’ |
| 17 | The two firms are said to have indicated to NEFMA they would be able to work on the basis of Ferranti using a Telefunken-made data processor in its ECR-90 radar , he said . |
| 18 | The two firms are said to have indicated to NEFMA they would be able to work on the basis of Ferranti using a Telefunken-made data processor in its ECR-90 radar , he said . |
| 19 | The first extensive studies of Romano-British pottery were by Thomas May , who died on 28 October , 1931 at Stratford-upon-Avon , where he had taken up residence to be able to work on the nearby site at Tiddington , ( Fieldhouse , May and Wellstood , 1931 ) . |
| 20 | This protects the public gaze from the true story and means that for a decade the authorities have been able to work on the assumption that what the eye does n't see the heart wo n't grieve over . |
| 21 | The British defence chiefs also felt able to work on the assumption that the USSR would not feel strong enough to risk war for several more years . |
| 22 | During these years the most important of the established exhibitors at the Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne included Bonnard , Vuillard and Denis , while the strong group of Neo-Impressionist painters under the leadership of Signac were also recognized and admired ; by 1909 Vauxcelles was able to comment on the fact that it was no longer necessary to fight for the painters that he had christened the Fauves . |
| 23 | I am not able to comment on the Mirror Group pension fund as the Serious Fraud Office is examining it . |
| 24 | The intention there Chair , is to , is to do further work er , to consolidate on the work that 's been achieved during the , during the year , but also to set out a programme for the er , following period of time , er , from er , April nineteen ninety four until March nineteen ninety five , so that erm , members of the Committee are able to comment on the , on the intentions er , on the draft strategies that are being put forward as a result of the review that takes place er , following the first year 's activity . |
| 25 | The secret is how to listen to this inner voice without which the Holy Ones would not have been able to pass on the messages they had been given . |
| 26 | It would be an exaggeration to say that every trade union member is now aware of the Commissioner , but it is probable that a disgruntled member 's first contact point would be able to pass on the relevant information . |
| 27 | And be able to pass on the enthusiasm |
| 28 | Now you just said you 've got your own property to sell and that 's on the market at the moment okay , erm have you had any advice on mortgage and what we should be able to obtain on the mortgage side of things ? |
| 29 | Charman was able to drum on the B-side track , ‘ ( The Moment Before ) Everything 's Spoiled Again ’ . |
| 30 | On the plane I was able to reflect on the trip . |