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The phrase "are able to secure" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing someone's capability or capacity to obtain or achieve something.
Example: "The team is confident that they are able to secure the necessary funding for the project."
Alternatives: "can obtain" or "are capable of securing".
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This has allowed Syrian teachers to practice, but if they are to be retained it is crucial that they are able to secure a proper salary and job security – something that constitutes an advocacy priority for UNICEF.
Only those with an annual income of £93,000 are able to secure a mortgage.
Unemployed domestic workers who are able to secure new positions may have to accept lower salaries.
Some maids are able to secure between 8,000 rupees to 12,000 rupees a month.
Radwan's mother, Christabel, said: "We're happy, we thank God that we are able to secure something for his future.
The impact of switchable annuities would be to drive down the guaranteed income that savers are able to secure with an annuity.
Marca report that Bayern would not have a problem meeting this figure, only if they are able to secure his services without a transfer fee.
Some social service agencies are able to secure refugee apartments with little more than a verbal agreement with landlords and a bit of good faith.
The likes of E.ON and EDF may claim that only protected national champions are able to secure supply, by striking long-term deals with powerful foreign suppliers.
Startups within these incubators often graduate within 12-18 mofths of joining the incubator and are able to secure their own funding.
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