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Discover LudwigThe phrase "able to grow a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the capability or potential to cultivate or develop something, often in a biological or metaphorical context.
Example: "With the right conditions, the plant is able to grow a strong root system."
Alternatives: "capable of developing a" or "able to cultivate a".
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But I'm not able to grow a full beard yet.
Would we be able to grow a large consumer base?
I will never be able to grow a beard like any member of the Avery family.
He was able to grow a beard on just a tiny patch of chin.
"You will never be able to grow a tropical plant in a cold climate".
He looked like a teenager, not yet able to grow a beard.
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If you think about Apple, they were able to grow an ecosystem of somewhere in the order of 500,000 developers.
They have been able to grow an email list of over 30,000 subscribers.
This may not be possible with certain types of herbs that don't grow in your region, but you may be able to grow an herb or two in a small pot on your windowsill.
Pursue reform, he argues, and Japan should be able to grow at a respectable 2% a year.
Cupriavidus necator JMP134 is a Gram-negative β-proteobacterium able to grow on a variety of aromatic and chloroaromatic compounds as its sole carbon and energy source.
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