inability
Example Sentences
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The long-term rise in male joblessness doesn’t stem from an inability to find employment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Their inability to hit sixes was laid bare in Chelmsford on Thursday and for the first 18 overs here.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“In this context, the market is becoming more concerned about the Fed’s potential inability to deliver rate cuts.”
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Due to the manner of management and my inability to be heard, I exited the LLC.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Her hands were unskillful not so much from inability as from the rebellion that stiffened her fingers.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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