inability

Example Sentences

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Obviously, his inability to retain 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara was frustrating and ultimately devastating.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He’s long resented her inability to contain the frenzy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Five years later, his inability to improve his French was a final straw for many.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Rousseau’s inability to speak French has come up in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“It describes people’s inability to choose their own Personal Legends. And it ends up saying that everyone believes the world’s greatest lie.”

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho