Examples of unable in a Sentence
I was unable to afford the trip.
He was unable to play tennis after the injury.
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Two, any fears of Kansas City being unable to handle a World Cup are completely wrong.
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Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
For managers unable to afford Vinicius Jr, Raphinha offers a slightly cheaper route into one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Responders noted that clinic staff were unable to provide an exact time when Aponte had gone into cardiac arrest.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The Falcons placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
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Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
For managers unable to afford Vinicius Jr, Raphinha offers a slightly cheaper route into one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Responders noted that clinic staff were unable to provide an exact time when Aponte had gone into cardiac arrest.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The Falcons placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
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“Unable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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unable
adjective
un·able
ˌən-ˈā-bəl 
ˈən-
: not able : incapable
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