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The phrase "able to stop the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capability to prevent or halt something from happening.
Example: "The new software is able to stop the unauthorized access to sensitive data."
Alternatives: "capable of halting the" or "able to prevent the".
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Even Mr. Garamendi seemed to concede he might not be able to stop the deal.
But they weren't able to stop the evolving insurgency.
Would the Giants be able to stop the run?
The driver was able to stop the bus safely.
"They were not able to stop the calls, so they would internalise it," Dr Hope said.
"That's why we were able to stop the bomber from entering the bank".
The Senate and the White House may be able to stop the worst legislation.
Their Western-backed successors have been less able to stop the inexorable spread of poppy farming.
But it will not be able to stop the next eruption.
"We were able to stop the run," Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said.
Nothing Elizabeth could do seemed to be able to stop the Armada Catholica.
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