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The phrase "able to purchase an" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capability or opportunity to buy something, typically followed by a noun that begins with a vowel sound.
Example: "She is able to purchase an electric car thanks to the new government incentives."
Alternatives: "capable of buying an" or "in a position to acquire an".
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"Readers will be able to purchase an electronic version of that day's paper".
And yet, we will be able to purchase an AR-15.
Instead you'll be able to purchase an un-renovated three-bedroom ex-state house in the city's fringe suburbs.
"There's no reason that a kid 19 years old that's been investigated already, and not even a year ago, being able to purchase an AR-15," said Isabella Gomez.
You will not be able to purchase an Open Tech Computer with OS X Leopard pre-installed.
Which may mean I might be able to purchase an airline ticket with my real name any day now.
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We will not be able to purchase a handgun.
But he was able to purchase a shotgun.
By 1900 Ochs was able to purchase a controlling interest in The New York Times.
Instead, students will be able to purchase a Baker Dining membership for $30 a term.
Farmers will be able to purchase a final commercial product later in 2014.
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