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The phrase "able to work for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's capacity or willingness to perform a job or task for a specific person or organization.
Example: "She is able to work for the company during the summer months."
Alternatives: "capable of working for" or "available to work for".
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I was never able to work for a law firm again.
"I've never been able to work for magazines and advertising agencies.
He would never be able to work for the studios again.
Did he know of a place in Italy where he might be able to work for room and board?
Zeljko Buvac, Klopp's trusted assistant, was able to work for the first time having been issued with a work permit.
"It was a great revelation and I was very lucky to then be able to work for him.
The goal has always been "to build the sort of company that my father was never able to work for".
She has not been able to work for five years, so the family depended on Mr. Cruz.
Being willing to do unpaid labour doesn't make you a keener or better candidate - just one fortunate enough to be able to work for free.
Everyone at the Patent and Trademark Office will be able to work for at least six days because the office has spare funds from filing fees.
"I have not been able to work for a year and I am now looking forward to resuming my career," she continued.
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