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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as he was able" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to indicate that someone did something to the best of their ability or within their capacity. Example: "He completed the project as he was able, given the limited resources available."
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And as soon as he was able to afford it, he bought a symbol of his hard won prosperity.
But as soon as he was able, he started saving again.
He did this, for as long as he was able, by breaking rules.
He tried to discover, as far as he was able, the truth about himself.
He said he had released it as soon as he was able to do so.
He answered police questions as fully as he was able after this passage of time.
Salonen kept him in check as much as he was able.
As soon as he was able, he went back to the bus.
She nursed him through it, and as soon as he was able to manage his crutches,attempted flight.
We can only assume that he struggled to transcribe them faithfully, as far as he was able.
She said Ruben would be taken back to the Netherlands as soon as he was able to travel.
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