How to use "able" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "able" in popular movie and book plots

  • While they were able to recreate the ship from the broadcast episodes, the Thermians have no idea how to pilot it.  - Galaxy Quest
  • Hayashida describes Godzilla as a living, invincible nuclear weapon able to cause mass destruction.  - The Return of Godzilla
  • While Interpol distracts Titanosaurus with the supersonic wave oscillator, Godzilla is able to focus on attacking Mechagodzilla 2.  - Terror of Mechagodzilla
  • Aki has a vision of the Phantom home planet, where she is able to receive the eighth spirit from the alien particles in herself.  - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
  • The boat sustains heavy damage, but is eventually able to safely surface in darkness.  - Das Boot
  • With the corruption of Diablo's soulstone, the demon is able to control the Dark Wanderer.  - Diablo II
  • Renfield is able to detect Dracula's presence and supplies clues accordingly.  - Dracula
  • As his adventure proceeds from here, Serge is able to recruit a multitude of allies to his cause.  - Chrono Cross
  • He is still able to have sexual intercourse but is sterile due to an infection caught in Burma.  - The Cider House Rules
  • Julie strokes his hair, finally able to tell him that she loved him.  - Carousel (musical)
  • In some works, the protagonist is able to reach out and help others after having achieved maturity.  - Bildungsroman
  • Fortunately, Garibaldi is able to help free Sheridan and return him to the campaign to free Earth.  - Babylon 5
  • Ivy is then able to contact Robin once more, she kisses him but fails to kill him due to Robin wearing rubber lips.  - Batman & Robin (film)
  • She initially rebukes his claims, but is convinced that he is right when he is able to describe a recurring dream of hers in detail.  - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film)
  • By offering to isolate her in Senex's house, he is able to give Philia and Hero some time alone together, and the two fall in love.  - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
  • During this time, the men are able to adequately feed themselves, unlike the near-starvation conditions in the German trenches.  - All Quiet on the Western Front

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