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The phrase "able to replace" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the capability of one thing to take the place of another.
Example: "This new software is able to replace the outdated system we have been using for years."
Alternatives: "capable of substituting" or "qualified to take the place of".
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I am able to replace the ball with no penalty.
Would anyone be able to replace the queen of chat?
"Will we be able to replace them with British students?
Who will be able to replace this giant?
Or, he might not be able to replace it.
Ideally, you'd be able to replace everything, but clearly that's not possible.
Neither has ever been able to replace the wrinkly, lumbering, tongue-tickled Gita.
You're not supposed to be able to replace a Hall of Fame quarterback with another star.
Ms. Ithier has not been able to replace most of what was lost in the fire.
In 10 years, no one has been able to replace what Earnhardt brought to the sport.
The model was successfully shown to be able to replace the simulation.
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