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Discover LudwigThe phrase "able to do so" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when indicating someone's capability or permission to perform a specific action. Example: "If you are able to do so, please submit your report by the end of the day."
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— was able to do so in reading.
Only the strongest managers will be able to do so.
The doubt is whether he is able to do so.
Now".Would they have been able to do so?
He was not physically able to do so, he said.
Beijing, unfortunately, is not now able to do so.
Now, he may actually be able to do so.
Next week, he will finally be able to do so.
Only a handful have been able to do so.
Not that they are able to do so.
But Mr. Coffey was only able to do so much.
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