inability

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Mark Carney also publicly criticized Rousseau’s inability to speak French, calling it poor judgment for the head of a national carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And while healthy advertising spending boosted its most recent earnings, there are concerns about its apparent inability to launch a cutting-edge AI to take on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Sometimes, it’s the lack of access that holds filmmakers back; others, it’s the inability to find the point where history, couture and artistry intersect.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He has come under fire in the past for his inability to speak French, including shortly after he was appointed as CEO of Air Canada in 2021.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The newsies buzzed about her inability to get pregnant.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton