inability

Example Sentences

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Does it speak of an overflow of creativity — or of an inability to edit?

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

On Apple’s last two earnings conference calls, Cook has blamed a lack of availability of advanced chips for Apple’s inability to meet customer demand for iPhones.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

You'd think an ultra-attractive mother like mine would understand why my appearance was hampered by my Frida Kahlo eyebrows, coupled with my inability to paint stunning self-portraits of said eyebrows.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi