inability

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Five years later, his inability to improve his French was a final straw for many.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And while healthy advertising spending boosted its most recent earnings, there are concerns about its apparent inability to launch a cutting-edge AI to take on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Sometimes, it’s the lack of access that holds filmmakers back; others, it’s the inability to find the point where history, couture and artistry intersect.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Rousseau’s inability to speak French caused a public-relations headache for the company in 2021, when the CEO said his work schedule hadn’t allowed time for him to learn and master French.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The adults were all bickering about Dickie’s inability to remember names and Ginny’s baby doll.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman