unfit

Example Sentences

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Phillips, who was deemed unfit to face a criminal trial, was given an absolute discharge by the judge at Bradford Crown Court, who said she was "bound by the statutory framework".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Director disqualifications exist to protect the public from those who have demonstrated they are unfit to run companies,” said Duncan Beach, head of the Insolvency Service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The greatest gains in fitness come when unfit people start exercising, not when fit people exercise more.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The Florida woman who allegedly raked Rihanna’s West L.A. home with rifle fire earlier this year may be mentally unfit to stand trial, her attorney said in court Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Stanton weeded out unfit and incompetent officers; battled dishonest government contractors who sold the army low-quality uniforms, rotting equipment, and defective weapons; and endured an epidemic of officers who would not fight.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson