Example sentences of "[adj] and able [verb] [det] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Please help the Society to become self-sufficient and able to train more teachers so that we can offer classes in more locations and take over from those teachers who are waiting to hang up their leotards and tights ’ .
2 This encouraged the transfer at a time when the son was still willing and able to make some changes to the farm .
3 The fact that so many were willing and able to combine these demands with keeping the house reflected highly on their adaptability .
4 However , in order to do this , it follows that you must be versatile and able to assume many different roles .
5 The cultural forms of late capitalism have thus become entirely pervasive and able to subsume any attempt at opposition .
6 Journalist Victor Guzev , who travels with CSKA , said : ‘ In our society the players are considered to be wealthy and able to afford most things in life .
7 In order for patients to relax , they must feel secure and able to trust those caring for them .
8 The dogs have to be very bright and able to recognise all the sounds .
9 ‘ I think that in six or seven months I 'll be much more competitive and able to do more justice to myself , ’ he said , adding that his current form in matches fell well below the standard he is reaching in practice .
10 To assist at the pre-tendering stage all contractors invited , need to be aware and able to question any aspect on the contract .
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