inoperable
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Vanguard said the main engine and steering gear were "rendered inoperable", adding that the crew was accounted for.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
For Griffin, even as community support and public awareness have grown, the health risks and business challenges are getting worse as time goes on and the air conditioning remains inoperable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Crowley’s lawsuit points to a televised debate May 6 in which she claims Bass blamed her for inoperable fire engines, which the former chief says were not repaired due to insufficient funding for mechanics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Firefighters said the tank had an inoperable valve, preventing authorities from offloading material inside and injecting chemicals to neutralize the contents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
They finally discovered a tumor, awkwardly located at the base of his skull, and declared it inoperable.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
Vocabulary lists containing inoperable
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible
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