were able to
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phr.PhraseHad the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something in the past
They were able to solve the problem together
mod. v.Modal VerbHad the skill or capacity to do something
They were able to overcome many obstacles.
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The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
- Because by the 1980s, scientists were able to say with confidence that the Wallace line is, at its core, a result of plate tectonics.
Because by the 1980s, scientists were able to say with confidence that the Wallace line is, at its core, a result of plate tectonics.
- Because by the 1980s, scientists were able to say with confidence that the Wallace Line is, at its core, a result of plate tectonics.
Because by the 1980s, scientists were able to say with confidence that the Wallace Line is, at its core, a result of plate tectonics.
This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone
- and this chip would appear to indicate, is that actually they were able to squeeze the capabilities of this DUV machinery to get way more advanced lines in those pieces of silicon than the U.S.
and this chip would appear to indicate, is that actually they were able to squeeze the capabilities of this DUV machinery to get way more advanced lines in those pieces of silicon than the U.S.
- they were able to squeeze the capabilities of this DUV machinery
they were able to squeeze the capabilities of this DUV machinery
How airplane legroom got so tight
- For many airlines, this space saving meant that they were able to add an extra row of seats.
For many airlines, this space saving meant that they were able to add an extra row of seats.
- that they were able to add an extra row of seats.
that they were able to add an extra row of seats.
Learn 8 English Idioms You Can Use At Work! ???
- So we had our work cut out for us, but we certainly were able to get it done.
So we had our work cut out for us, but we certainly were able to get it done.
- I hope you were able to learn a few more English phrases that you can use in your next English conversation.
I hope you were able to learn a few more English phrases that you can use in your next English conversation.
Learn 60 English Action Verbs In Under 10 Minutes! Acted Out For Easy Memorization!
- Thank you so much for watching this English lesson where I hope you were able to learn a few more English action verbs.
Thank you so much for watching this English lesson where I hope you were able to learn a few more English action verbs.
- where I hope you were able to learn
where I hope you were able to learn
Learn 30 English Action Verbs In 7 Minutes! Acted Out For Easy Memorization! ???
- Well, hey, thanks for watching this English lesson where I hope you were able to learn over 30 action verbs that you can use in your next English conversation.
Well, hey, thanks for watching this English lesson where I hope you were able to learn over 30 action verbs that you can use in your next English conversation.
- hope you were able to learn over 30 action verbs
hope you were able to learn over 30 action verbs
Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3
- The priests of these temples initially had all the power because they were able to communicate directly with the gods, and that was a useful talent because Mesopotamian gods were moody and frankly pretty mean.
The priests of these temples initially had all the power because they were able to communicate directly with the gods, and that was a useful talent because Mesopotamian gods were moody and frankly pretty mean.
- The priests of these temples initially had all the power, because they were able to communicate
The priests of these temples initially had all the power, because they were able to communicate
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- And I think that these candidates were able to do that tonight.
And I think that these candidates were able to do that tonight.
- So there's only so much time that we were able to kind of listen to each person.
So there's only so much time that we were able to kind of listen to each person.
How To Order Food In English At A Restaurant Drive-Thru
- and hopefully you were able to learn some of the phrases we use when we order food in English when we're going through the drive-thru.
and hopefully you were able to learn some of the phrases we use when we order food in English when we're going through the drive-thru.
- and hopefully you were able to learn some of the phrases
and hopefully you were able to learn some of the phrases
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- $716 billion we were able to save from the Medicare program by no longer overpaying insurance
$716 billion we were able to save from the Medicare program by no longer overpaying insurance
- $716 billion we were able to save from the Medicare program by no longer overpaying insurance companies, by making sure that we weren't overpaying providers.
$716 billion we were able to save from the Medicare program by no longer overpaying insurance companies, by making sure that we weren't overpaying providers.