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The phrase "able to throw the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are describing someone's capability to throw something, often followed by a noun that specifies what is being thrown.
Example: "He is able to throw the ball across the field with great accuracy."
Alternatives: "capable of throwing the" or "able to toss the".
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"I was able to throw the ball".
"You've got to be able to throw the ball downfield.
"I'm glad I was able to throw the ball well today," he said.
"He was able to throw the fastball wherever I put the glove," Francisco Cervelli said.
I was able to throw the ball where I wanted to".
"I feel more consistent, being able to throw the ball where I want," Sabathia said.
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Joe Girardi said Nova's ability to start would depend on whether he was able to throw on the side in the next day or two.
The Mets have said Santana will not be able to throw until the spring, so his status for the start of next season is uncertain..
But the Giants will be able to throw on the vaunted Ravens defense.
Although he was able to throw past the 80-meter mark (262-5 ½) for the first time this season, six others were able to do the same.
The software company may be able to throw all the parts of a stunning machine into a box by next fall, but giving its developers enough time to take advantage of them is another matter.
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