I was unable to afford the trip.
He was unable to play tennis after the injury.
Recent Examples on the WebAfter more than 15 hours of deliberation over three days, jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the murder case against the rancher who was accused of killing an unarmed migrant on his property.—The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024 Because the case involves minors, the charges are sealed and NPR was unable to reach the defendants.—Odette Yousef, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unable
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