Example sentences of "well [adj] [to-vb] [prep] [pn reflx] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , despite its diminutive size , it is well able to fend for itself in a mixed community tank , protecting its territory against all comers , even if they happen to be twice its size . |
| 2 | As it happened he was well able to look after himself in such matters . |
| 3 | ‘ The Ladies Benedicta and Maude are well able to look after themselves , ’ he said . |
| 4 | She had been well able to look after herself since she had been about seven , and , when she came to think about it , she knew herself to be more effective than most men . |
| 5 | ‘ And a woman gone away who is well able to look after herself . ’ |