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The phrase "able to secure the" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing someone's capability to obtain or achieve something, often in a formal or professional context.
Example: "The team was able to secure the funding necessary for the project to move forward."
Alternatives: "capable of obtaining the" or "able to acquire the".
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-- about the Iraqi security forces not being able to secure the region that they were assigned to.
Stating security reasons, the national army said they wouldn't be able to secure the vote, mainly due to Boko Haram insurgency.
Praying that you will be able to secure the necessities of life.
Following Gore's withdrawal in favour of Kefauver, Kefauver was able to secure the vice presidential nomination.
"Most importantly, Alipay was able to secure the license it needed to continue operating".
The coach called his friend and was able to secure the film.
The rebel leadership was able to secure the release of the UN hostages within a week.
Both the main parties are vying to present themselves as best able to secure the recovery.
Nevertheless BET was able to secure the license, giving "The Game" a second chance.
I got in touch with the author and was able to secure the rights.
The socialists were able to secure the financing by agreeing to contain budget shortfalls.
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