Example sentences of "able to cope [prep] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Derbyshire , North Wales and South Wales had about three-quarters of the working wives able to cope on their own . |
2 | Often it is girls from already deprived backgrounds who end up in such circumstances , and who are less able to cope on their own . |
3 | That is why the industry was able to cope with its highest work load ever in real terms , and did not suffer the labour shortages experienced in the 1960s . |
4 | Soon after this , Margery ‘ became calmed in her wits and reason , as well as ever she was before ’ , and was able to cope with her usual occupations , ‘ wisely and soberly enough ’ . |
5 | With reduced cow numbers ( courtesy of quotas ) and some investment in fencing and sheep handling , I hope we shall be able to cope with our reduced labour force especially as Chrissie is out teaching more and more . |
6 | Until you feel more able to cope with your new situation . ’ |
7 | A group of twenty young girls showed how each is able to cope in her own way using apparatus to musical accompaniment — on this occasion they handled balls , hoops , ribbons and twisters and very well too ! ! |