Sentence examples for both sides were able from inspiring English sources

While both sides were able to reach agreement, it was far less ambitious than I predicted.

Until now, junior officers from both sides were able to organize patrols or small operations on their own.

The NFL contract negotiations were successful, not only because an agreement was signed, but because both sides were able to walk away feeling good about the final deal.

The N.F.L. case, however, was brought months before the start of the season, and in the intervening time both sides were able to come to an agreement out of court.

"During these healthy discussions, both sides were able to share honest feelings and hopes with one another, and we expect to continue this dialogue with the Yankees over the next few days," he added.

This anecdote chimes with the accounts of Western negotiators who have said that while the Supreme Leader's edicts frequently complicated proceedings in Vienna, both sides were able and ready to find creative ways around them.

But there are also real strategic opportunities if both sides are able to raise their game.

Moreover, since the classification result is immediately available, both sides are able to efficiently assess the correctness of the system.

Will Palestinians and Jewish settlers, after murder on both sides, be able to live cheek by jowl?

More ominously, the president-elect said: "I hope both sides are able to live up to these thoughts, and we do not have to travel an alternate path".

But until both sides are able to put tax increases and entitlements on the table, there will be no lasting deficit reduction.