inability

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Some blame the manager's inability to get the best out of his group of players and want him removed despite his new four-year deal.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

But the outside help also highlighted a sobering reality: The government’s inability to deal with the tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

“I think the inability to seek federal habeas relief would also lead to more people simply giving up on viable claims for immigration relief because they can’t stand to be in detention any longer.”

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

For generations, scientists have viewed the inability to regrow lost body parts as one of the fundamental limitations of humans and other mammals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

There were any number of reasons for this, but primary among them was his complete inability to think about anything before he did it.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt