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as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in to empower
to give official or legal power to
a law that would enable the authorities to inspect food preparation areas for health code violations
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Recent Examples of enable
When the United States became a nation, a free press and the unhindered flow of ideas and commerce was enabled by a universally accessible Postal Service.
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Stephen Kochersperger, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
The University of California has agreed to a sweeping settlement in a high-profile lawsuit that accused UCLA, one of 10 campuses in the UC system, of enabling antisemitic discrimination during campus protests in 2024.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Combined, the ground-to-space radio telescope network formed an interferometer with a baseline (i.e., its virtual aperture) that was five times the diameter of Earth, and this enabled sensational resolving power.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The pedal was firm and enabled good modulation, inspiring much confidence.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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Stephen Kochersperger, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025
The University of California has agreed to a sweeping settlement in a high-profile lawsuit that accused UCLA, one of 10 campuses in the UC system, of enabling antisemitic discrimination during campus protests in 2024.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
Combined, the ground-to-space radio telescope network formed an interferometer with a baseline (i.e., its virtual aperture) that was five times the diameter of Earth, and this enabled sensational resolving power.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The pedal was firm and enabled good modulation, inspiring much confidence.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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New features and technologies elevate the quality of car audio, letting brands famous for everything from the loudspeakers at Woodstock to today’s most immersive theaters take their act on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Having to buy him out and letting a contender sign him for nothing would be a tough pill to swallow.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Support initiatives like African Bush Camps Foundation’s Female Guides Program, which empowers women to become safari guides through mentorship and field training, helping shape a more inclusive future for the industry.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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An integrated approach will empower organizations to better protect themselves against the growing array of cyber threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Berry-Godsey also appeared remotely, but wasn't allowed to speak.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Chlorine and bromine are typically the main bacteria-fighting agents added to pools, and elevated pH can create conditions that allow bacteria to thrive in pool water.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Significantly, the legislation would authorize Texas courts to not follow agencies’ interpretation of the law in legal challenges of regulations, even when state law is ambiguous.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The board previously authorized a maximum contract amount of roughly $1.1 million with RedStone in March.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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Properties that have received federal disaster aid in the past also must be covered by flood insurance to qualify for future assistance.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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To qualify for the deduction, a vehicle also must be assembled in the U.S., which further limits the tax break.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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