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The phrase "able to point to" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when indicating the ability to identify or reference something specific.
Example: "The researcher was able to point to several studies that supported her hypothesis."
Alternatives: "capable of indicating" or "able to reference".
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Mitchell will be able to point to many successes.
You have to be able to point to something.
Critics of Henein's style have not been able to point to anything she said as unethical.
Pham has not been able to point to any specific breach.
It would help if they were able to point to an accomplishment or two.
"Departments should be able to point to the evidence that underpins their policies.
But the producers will be able to point to the ratings in rationalizing their programming choices.
This time Mr King will not be able to point to a comforting forecast.
No witnesses thus far have specifically been able to point to Sergeant Bales as the gunman.
The President's reëlection chances largely hinge on being able to point to evidence that the economy is finally improving.
The defenders of air power have always been able to point to the second world war to defend themselves.
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