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inability

[in-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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Does it speak of an overflow of creativity — or of an inability to edit?

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

However, the inability to meaningfully distance itself from that breakout level raises some concern.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It is the inability of businesses, investors and consumers to confidently price what comes next.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

But in parts of the country targeted by Ukrainian drones in recent weeks, Russia’s apparent inability to prevent such attacks is puzzling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Like Frodo when he wore the One Ring, I had slipped back into the Twilight world, hidden from the Iranians around me by my inability to speak Farsi.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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