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The phrase "and were able to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone successfully accomplished something in the past.
Example: "After weeks of preparation, we faced the challenges head-on and were able to complete the project on time."
Alternatives: "and managed to" or "and succeeded in".
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And were able to walk so quickly!
The traders earned good salaries and were able to make bonuses of up to £5m.
Our guides jumped off the bus, and were able to persuade the authorities to release her.
Second, people got promoted in that rapid growth environment and were able to excel.
Many laborers won better pay, and were able to buy up land.
In 2013, they secured funding and were able to launch the site.
Some were not manacled as tightly as others and were able to flee uninjured.
"We were very disciplined, kept it tight and were able to hit them on the counterattack.
We called the police and were able to have him brought to the hospital by ambulance.
The pilots briefly regained control and were able to execute some maneuvers.
The pair lifted the drain covers and were able to rescue six frogs using fishing nets.
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and able to verbalise
assertive and able to
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customizable and able to
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implementable and able to
incisive and able to
and were feasible to
and were possible to
and were impossible to
and were likely to
and were ready to
and considered able to
and were available to
and were suitable to
and were liable to
and were eligible to
and well able to
and were used to
and were empowered to
and become able to
and were prepared to
and maybe able to
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