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

Rates can move higher in near term, he said, but an inability of consumers to keep pace “should anchor rates a bit lower.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

However, the inability to meaningfully distance itself from that breakout level raises some concern.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Yossarian was puzzled by Doc Daneeka’s inability to comprehend.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller