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Discover LudwigThe phrase "able to govern" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capability or authority to manage or lead a group, organization, or country.
Example: "The new leader is able to govern effectively, ensuring that all voices are heard in the decision-making process."
Alternatives: "capable of ruling" or "qualified to lead".
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"If we can't form this government," he said, "the Schröder government will only be able to govern for a very, very short time".
He was confident the Coalition would retain majority government, but said even in minority government Turnbull would be able to govern.
In essence, governments must be able to govern, ambitiously and coherently.
Whether that government will be able to govern the country remains to be seen.
"Neither the government nor the unions will be able to govern with the same tools in the same way as before the crisis".
The citizens are not fully able to govern themselves through a self-appointed and accountable government.
"But he wouldn't be able to govern.
"He would not be able to govern," Mr. Molinaro added.
Yes, Iraqis must be able to govern themselves.
But she will not be able to govern without them.
Bulgarian politicians may not yet be able to govern cleanly.
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