Example sentences of "able [to-vb] [prep] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Due to circumstances beyond our control , we were not able to proceed with any work on Glenburrell Bridge . |
| 2 | When the match was found wanting , he was able to proceed to non-spherical planets , and so on . |
| 3 | I hope you will be able to arrange for some assistance , possibly by including the burial ground in your Grounds Maintenance contract . |
| 4 | Er , some some translations will put it tha that , that a , that a great storm blew up , but he word that is originally used there is the wi i , conveys the idea that this is no ordinary storm , this is just a , a sudden squall that has blown and in a , in a short while will blow itself out again , but it 's a strong word that 's used here , a word that would , that would denote a whirlwind or a tempest , something above and beyond the ordinary course of events that these disciples , many of them experience fisherman , would have known and been able to cope without any problem . |
| 5 | The transaction data volumes will depend mainly on the number of terminals installed , since the system must be able to cope with continuous usage at each terminal . |
| 6 | Weak European industries can not face global competition without support — any more than the weak economies of Central and Eastern Europe will be able to cope with immediate entry into the Single Market . |
| 7 | In 1956 , George Gerbner constructed a model which was able to cope with complex processes and with the production of messages and with the perception of messages and events . |
| 8 | An unexpected outing comes your way and you 'll feel buoyant liberated ; willing and able to cope with new demands upon your intellect and personality . |
| 9 | It has to be able to cope with fluctuating events and changing personalities , and to do this involves a variety of social skills . |
| 10 | Grazers are the most conspicuous native fauna ; the larger ones in general are able to cope with vast amounts of coarse grass , while the smaller ones tend to be slightly more delicate feeders . |
| 11 | The main reason for being moved on were : i Tenant no longer able to cope ( dressing , nutrition , toileting , washing or supervision of drugs ) ii Staff no longer able to cope with increasing dependence of tenant iii Unacceptable behaviour ( particularly aggression towards other tenants ) . |
| 12 | One factor that unites all of these theories is that no computational system exists which is able to cope with unrestricted English . |
| 13 | The eventual measuring instrument must either be able to cope with such variations or have its own illumination from a stabilised power supply . |
| 14 | For the population aged 65 + the vast majority are able to cope with outdoor mobility and getting around the house ( see Table 4.8 ) . |
| 15 | The second type of explanation suggests that these people have some sort of defect that makes them less able to cope with environmental chemicals . |
| 16 | So the horse may be able to cope with one incident that provokes anxiety and stress ; but if two stressful incidents happen at the same time , the horse may be unable to cope and as a consequence refuse to eat or get colic . |
| 17 | Sergeant Major , you 've been in the Army for about nigh on twenty years now , do you think that a soldier has to be able to cope with that sort of taunting and name calling when he 's on the streets of Belfast for example . |
| 18 | The hind was supposed to be able to cope with all tasks on the farm ; but an ambitious worker might endeavour to become an indispensable expert . |
| 19 | Living-room seating should be as adaptable as your lifestyle demands and able to cope with crowded parties as well as quiet evenings if need be . |
| 20 | Many of us who take 7 hours or more may be able to cope with less sleep without feeling sleepy , given training , but only those of us who were sleeping more than we really " needed " to . |
| 21 | For most people , reducing their overall chemical load' makes them far more robust and able to cope with everyday exposures . |
| 22 | So NewCo should be able to cope with back-year claims as they arise . |
| 23 | On the one hand , the supporters need to learn how not to collude with any counterproductive dynamics of the institution they are trying to serve ( such as the expectation of direct advice , collusion with which would further heighten the expert image of the ‘ deskilling ’ specialist come to deliver solutions ) ; on the other hand , since their primary task is augmenting the teachers ' own skills , they must be able to cope with attributed evasion of responsibility , with not knowing their job , with letting people down . |
| 24 | Specialized ornithischians in the late Cretaceous were the remarkable duck-billed dinosaurs , animals that lost their front teeth and had arrays of tiny grinding teeth at the back of the jaw that were continually replaced , like those of the shark , and must have been able to cope with tough vegetation . |
| 25 | Unlike other European countries , Britain has no national network able to cope with another Zeebrugge or Hillsborough . |
| 26 | The three VAX servers are said to be able to cope with 1,000 transactions an hour , though so far they have been tested to only a few percent of their capacity . |
| 27 | Dr Joseph Miller , a clinical ecologist working in Alabama , writes : ‘ These patients are not basically neurotic , but they are less able to cope with daily problems because their symptoms distract and bewilder them . |
| 28 | During the day he felt able to cope with any development , however disconcerting . |
| 29 | Your relationship is certainly not dominated by the man in your life ; you feel very positive about your sexuality , have no problems with leading the way in the bedroom and are well able to cope with any indiscretions in your marriage . |
| 30 | In such circumstances and , with the aid of the detachment technique ( see P.26 ) you will be able to cope with any situation which may arise . |