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Free sign upThe phrase "ability to get something to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capability to achieve a specific outcome or to facilitate a process involving an object or person.
Example: "Her ability to get something to work under pressure is truly impressive."
Alternatives: "capacity to achieve" or "skill in delivering".
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You start adding things to the supplemental, and it will seriously inhibit our ability to get something to the president's desk".
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The Thunder have won their last four games, thanks in no small part to Russell Westbrook's ability to get something close to a triple-double every night.
"The other thing is, you've undermined your ability to get something useful out of it anyway if you've lost your virginity, so to speak, by appearing to cave in to domestic protectionist pressures".
The ability to get something from the ground to the shoulder would have been useful to our ancestors (e.g., carrying hunting gear, an injured relative, or a small dead carcass).
You got to get something to eat.
Get something to drink.
Get something to sleep on.
Get something to sit on.
Get something to look forward to.
Get something to put your drink in!
Get something to express your creativity.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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