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The phrase "able to oblige" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a willingness or capability to do something for someone else, often in a polite context.
Example: "I am happy to assist you with your request, as I am able to oblige."
Alternatives: "willing to help" or "capable of assisting".
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He had to go and scream!" My mother herself was better able to oblige me.
Now, after many false starts, it looks as if the government may soon be able to oblige.
I'd love to be able to oblige them, but I'm still figuring out whether it would be feasible to produce work commercially.
None of the photographers who have been camped outside St Mary's hospital in Paddington for the past two weeks were able to oblige.
So far, I have been able to oblige, but it is going to get much tougher and much colder as we get closer to the top, and I can't make any promises.
Incredibly, Becks66 was able to oblige: "A quick Google reveals the name of the act might have been No Bra, which certainly provides an element of say-what-you-see.
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To oblige a publisher?
I was happy to oblige.
All to oblige the Americans?
We are happy to oblige.
The townspeople failed to oblige.
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