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I could see a pretty vs I was able to see a pretty

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I could see a pretty' is more commonly used when describing a potential or hypothetical situation, while 'I was able to see a pretty' is used when referring to a specific past event where the ability to see something was achieved.

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I could see a pretty

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially when describing potential or hypothetical situations.

This phrase is used to express the ability to see something in a potential or hypothetical context. It implies the possibility of seeing something pretty.
  • May 5, 2015 ... Visually, I could see a pretty decent updraft, so I decided to get somewhere with a good view and at least watch it. As it approached, I was in awe that this thing was actually developing some decent structure. DSC_0639.
  • Visually, I could see a pretty decent updraft, so I decided to get somewhere with a good view and at least watch it. As it approached, I was in awe that this thing was actually developing some decent structure. DSC_0639. A wall cloud forming ...
  • May 18, 2015 ... Visually, I could see a pretty decent updraft, so I decided to get somewhere with a good view and at least watch it. As it approached, I was in awe that this thing was actually developing some decent structure. DSC_0639.
  • I could see a pretty strong tandem of Phegley and Vogt which would cost you practically nothing at the draft table. Maybe you get a few extra starts from Vogt out of his eligibility, too. "I never said most of the things I said.

Alternatives:

  • I could see a pretty flower if I stood on tiptoes.

I was able to see a pretty

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English, particularly when referring to a specific past event where the ability to see something was achieved.

This phrase is used to describe a specific past event where the ability to see something pretty was achieved. It indicates that the action of seeing something pretty was successfully completed.
  • Nov 10, 2014 ... I was able to see a pretty famous modern artist comment on his work during Shanghai's International Arts Festival. M50 is a pretty unique area where you can stop to peek in different studios. And you can also check out places ...
  • Sep 22, 2014 ... ... means a lot can be accomplished in a short period. Unfortunately due to the train schedule, I was unable to witness the famous opera that the people flock to the city for, however, I was able to see a pretty good amount of the ...
  • Nov 4, 2013 ... Transferring graphite onto paper and measuring resistance directly on the paper I was able to see a pretty linear measurement of about 1K/mm. That trend held through about 3K and then it got less linear and the resistance ...
  • Jan 7, 2007 ... Like my short neighborhood jaunt a week ago, I was able to see a pretty diverse swath of Brooklyn while never straying more than a mile and a quarter from home . Near the East River, of course, there were the requisite old ...

Alternatives:

  • I was able to see a pretty sunset from the top of the mountain.

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