Example sentences of "able see [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 He had n't been able to see Slater for two days after the party , and that time had passed in a daze for him .
2 So far she is only able to see things from her own point of view .
3 Consequently … my memory will rapidly improve … and I will be able to see things in their true perspective … without magnifying my difficulties … without ever allowing them to get out of proportion .
4 The interesting point is that the Greeks were certainly able to see Merope with the naked eye , whereas today this is virtually impossible .
5 That way you 'll be able to see Laidlaw without arousing their suspicions .
6 Normally , one is not able to see stars in the sky that are in almost the same direction as the sun .
7 By straining my eyes , I thought I might be able to see Donegal across the bay .
8 Now at last , after five Swans LPs and two previous Skin outings , he 's able to see relief beyond the masochistic joy he takes from brutality , violence and neglect .
9 Now at last , after five Swans LPs and two previous Skin outings , he 's able to see relief beyond the masochistic joy he takes from brutality , violence and neglect .
10 Because I had not come to make a personal contribution I was able to see Africa with open eyes .
11 He had n't been able to see Topaz for over two weeks because Virginia had been ill .
12 Go on then you 'll be able to see mummy from work .
13 Over and above the residual discomfort of managers used to being able to see bodies in seats around the office and to address them face-to-face , the teleworkers themselves can feel similarly cut off .
14 When querying the database you are only able to see information to which you have read access in LIFESPAN .
15 Bornstein ( 1979 ) , however , is able to see weaknesses in all the systems .
16 ‘ It 's horrible being able to see Hametabad from here , ’ said Steve .
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