inability

Example Sentences

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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

These include insufficient staffing, and the inability of staff to carry out basic and often mandatory training.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The first, crucial step was securing support for his appointment from elected politicians whose constituents are exasperated with inflation and the Fed’s apparent inability to date to explain what went wrong after 2021 and why.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 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

Several times I carried on alone for a half hour or so, but without Francis’ reassuring chatter my inability to think in three dimensions became all too apparent.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson