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The phrase "able to make significant" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capacity or capability to create a notable impact or change in a particular context.
Example: "The new policy is designed to be able to make significant improvements in employee productivity."
Alternatives: "capable of making substantial" or "able to create meaningful".
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Marine energy sources are able to make significant contributions to future energy demands.
Because of the clinching, Little will also be able to make significant adjustments in Boston's final three games.
"But I'm optimistic we'll be able to make significant strides toward the change that is called for in this report".
Dozens of strokes in, neither player had been able to make significant headway, with each anticipating the other's shot.
I have only recently been able to make significant repayments of the debt and have reduced the mortgage debt to £23,000.
With a greater focus on the right staff training many charities would be able to make significant improvements to their Gift Aid collections.
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Japanese prime minister Taro Aso: "As the world confronts a multitude of serious challenges, I believe that the US will continue to make significant advancements under the able leadership of president-elect Obama, in cooperation with the international community".
With over 500 outlets globally "just by changing who chops the lemons, we were able to make a significant saving in hours which translates into a significant financial saving," said Richard Hodgson, chief executive of Pizza Express.
This is significant because research (pdf) indicates this is the point at which women start being able to make a significant difference to corporate governance structure and decision-making.
* The donor is able to make a significant charitable gift.
But it doesn't seem as though they'll be able to make any significant changes.
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