incapable
Example Sentences
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"A society that is incapable of protecting its own children is a society which will one day start turning against itself."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I wanted to dispel the idea that we are incapable of having loving, meaningful relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It begins with specious theories and disingenuous arguments advanced by people who believe themselves incapable of bigotry.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Vance, though, is clearly incapable of such a spontaneous response.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
He stood transfixed, feeling lost, incapable of deciding which way to go.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
Vocabulary lists containing incapable
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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A Wrinkle in Time
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