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Discover LudwigThe phrase "able to pick a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capability to choose or select something from a group or list.
Example: "She is able to pick a suitable candidate for the job from the applicants."
Alternatives: "capable of selecting a" or "able to choose a".
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A small employer will be able to pick "a level of coverage" for its employees.
"I would never be able to pick a team on loyalty alone," he said.
I remember the pain of not being able to pick a favourite.
He was able to pick a side without losing his clarity.
He will probably never be able to pick a single field.
A designer will be able to pick a polychromatic letter just as easily as he can select a swashbuckling "T" today.
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When we were able to pick an elective and all the girls picked drama, I, of course, had to pick debate.
He says people will be able to pick an iPhone up and get used to it rather quickly.
Thankfully, however, the contract-averse will be able to pick an unlocked and unbranded model directly from Google.
Then you'll be able to customise it — in two builds from now — where you'll be able to pick the distance you want to see people within, and then you'll probably be able to pick an age range".
Festival goers will be able to pick an Audience Favorite, while a jury winner will receive a $10,000 prize.
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