unable

Example Sentences

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A stroke had left him perpetually foggy, unable to recall many details about his life beyond the fact that he had been born in Cuba and had spent nearly 50 years in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times

The latter is plausible if the Senate is unable to confirm his intended successor, Kevin Warsh, before Powell’s slated departure in May.

From Barron's

Italian officials said there was no sign that the fuel used to power the tanker had leaked, but they were unable to comment on the fate of the gas consignment.

From Barron's

Annabelle said her housemates helped her down the stairs because she had lost the ability to walk and by the time she got to Canterbury Medical Centre, she was unable to talk.

From BBC

In documents seen by the BBC, staff said they were unable to see whether or not Cherie was breathing when they carried out their checks.

From BBC