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The phrase "are able to operate" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to indicate someone's capability or permission to perform a specific action or function.
Example: "The new software ensures that users are able to operate the system efficiently without any prior training."
Alternatives: "can operate" or "are capable of operating".
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The Afghan Army way of doing things may be different, but he says they are able to operate on their own on significant operations and can resupply themselves.
We are able to operate off a lower profit margin because institutional investors are not going to question us.
Many companies are able to operate despite filing for bankruptcy protection.
It is in all our interests that the intelligence agencies are able to operate successfully.
Guardiola has a lot of young, exquisite footballers who are able to operate in multiple areas of the pitch.
Or they are able to operate their criminal empires from inside jail, or they escape with ease.
State Department officials say they have tried to increase competition, but few companies are able to operate in war zones.
Well-armed Somali pirates use speedboats, equipped with satellite phones and GPS equipment, which are able to operate far from shore through the use of larger "mother ships".
Clark revealed he will "continue to search for a purchaser for the club while we are able to operate but the situation is precarious".
"The Army Corps are doing important work and are able to operate under their own rules, but ultimately there's only so much they can do without congressional funding.
Such experiences turn out MBA graduates who are able to operate anywhere and understand how business works in all parts of the globe.
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