Final answer:
The question seems to ask for a verb related to The Temptations with '3 o's', which is unclear without further context. More information is needed to provide an accurate answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question "The Temptations were able to ________ (3 o's)" may be seeking a verb that relates to an achievement or an action commonly associated with The Temptations, who are a well-known music group. The '3 o's' clue doesn't correspond to a common verb associated with the band directly, but it seems like the question may be incomplete or missing context. If the aim is to find a verb describing what The Temptations were known for, words like 'harmonize', 'perform', or 'innovate' might be suitable; however, these do not fit the '3 o's' condition. Please provide more context or clarify the complete question for an accurate response.