inability

Example Sentences

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It is the inability of businesses, investors and consumers to confidently price what comes next.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Most family businesses flame out within a few decades, undone by succession failures, personal conflict or an inability to adapt to changing markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Daniel says the lyrics address the difficulties of making decisions in an era of information overload – which explains his inability to pick an analogy and stick to it.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Emerging markets tend to do better when the dollar is weak, and UBS strategists note the dollar’s recent inability to strengthen despite real interest rate differentials with Europe and better-than-expected economic growth.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

It came with never having had much, she knew, the inability to let go of things, even things that were useless.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie