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I was unable to afford the trip.
He was unable to play tennis after the injury.
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No one has been unable to communicate with her since Feb 2 including her friend Sanna Rameau, who is happy about David Knezevich's arrest, according to CNN.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
The Journal Sentinel was unable to immediately reach members of his family.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
The Journal Sentinel was unable to immediately reach members of his family.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unable
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“Unable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unable. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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unable
adjective
un·able
ˌən-ˈā-bəl 
ˈən-
: not able : incapable
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