inability

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But in parts of the country targeted by Ukrainian drones in recent weeks, Russia’s apparent inability to prevent such attacks is puzzling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

But an inability to meet that demand has become a concern.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

And therein lies Rangers' Achilles heel this season - the inability to consistently produce over 90 minutes.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

These can include hopelessness, difficulty thinking clearly, or anhedonia -- the inability to feel pleasure and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

And so she stood on the mountain, looking down at the emancipated city, and felt cheated by her inability to feel happy like everybody else.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides