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The phrase "able to close the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the capability or functionality of something to shut or seal an object or process.
Example: "The software is able to close the application automatically after a period of inactivity."
Alternatives: "capable of shutting the" or "able to seal the".
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His group, however, was never able to close the deal.
Just that thing of being able to close the door and just breathe.
"I've had a couple chances to win and haven't been able to close the deal.
"See how I was able to close the gap?" he said.
This time, it appears that "GMA" was able to close the gap completely.
Several price cuts later, Mr. De Niro was able to close the deal.
But no country in the free world has been able to close the learning gap completely.
Ogletree added, "We should have been able to close the deal, but it was never possible.
If his DNA matched, they believed they would finally be able to close the case.
You have to be able to close the game out at home.
"Not able to close the windows in the house, or not close the garage door.
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