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inability

[in-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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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

The defect was traced back to supplier production quality and Boeing’s inability to catch it.

From Barron's • May 28, 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

I blamed Dad and his inability to cough up Mom’s car, but he exhibited no signs of guilt.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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