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The phrase "able figure" is not commonly used in written English and may not convey a clear meaning without context.
It could potentially be used to describe someone who is capable or competent in a particular area, but it is not a standard expression.
Example: "She is an able figure in the organization, often leading projects with great success."
Alternatives: "capable individual" or "competent person".
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(ACORN or Anthony Weiner?) From that, statisticians might be able figure out a hundred other micro-targetable inclinations — including ones distant from politics, or from a person's capacity for anger or sympathy.
One book, Michael Scheuer's Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror, describes Bin Laden as "the most respected, loved, romantic, charismatic and perhaps able figure in the last 150 years of Islamic history".
Rather, he describes Mr. bin Laden as "the most respected, loved, romantic, charismatic, and perhaps able figure in the last 150 years of Islamic history" -- someone seen by many Muslims as waging a heartfelt defense of their faith, "a practical warrior, not an apocalyptic terrorist in search of Armageddon".
If Clinton does run for President, she'll be running not primarily as an agent of hope or idealism but as an experienced and able figure who cares deeply about the country, understands what makes it tick, and can get things done.
If you have an app on your phone and you don't have the source code, you might still be able figure out the package name and class name (and sometimes the intent) by launching the app and inspecting the Android system log, as indicated above.
I just need some time to sort out what's going on inside of my head, and going to a movie or texting you about the newest episode of "The Walking Dead" makes me feel like I am never going to be able figure out my own brain.
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"We might be able to figure out human associations… we weren't able to figure out or see before," says Thoemmes.
In 1898, the name Dewey had its moment (you should be able to figure out why).
You've got to be able to figure this out.
"Most people have been able to figure out ATMs.
I'll be able to figure this out on Wednesday.
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