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Free sign upThe phrase "able to pass a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capability to successfully complete a test, examination, or similar requirement.
Example: "She is able to pass a rigorous certification exam after months of preparation."
Alternatives: "capable of passing a" or "qualified to pass a".
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New Jersey was at least able to pass a state budget.
Livingstone and Kiley were able to pass a congestion charge in 2003 which dramatically improved traffic.
The question is: Will the Security Council be able to pass a resolution with teeth?
He has suggested that the state may not be able to pass a bill this year.
Congress would also be able to pass a resolution blocking the emergency declaration.
At best, Congress might be able to pass a bill giving agencies more discretion in carrying out the budget cuts.
Maybe it's the crudeness of his life's ambition: "to be able to pass a torture victim without lingering over him".
He had not been able to pass a horse in the stretch in his two comeback races.
I have never been able to pass a used-book store without feeling compelled to buy an armload.
Last week Democrats were able to pass a politically treacherous cap-and-trade bill out of the House.
This is a country that hasn't been able to pass a constitutional amendment saying women are equal to men.
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