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unable to continue

ADJECTIVE
overcome
Synonyms
STRONG
affected beaten buried conquered defeated overthrown swamped taken
WEAK
at a loss for words blown-away bowled-over speechless swept off one's feet
Antonyms
WEAK
indifferent unbothered unconcerned unflappable unmoved

Example Sentences

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Even before his arrest, Favrot's lawyer said he formally denied responsibility for the activist's death and was unable to continue his duties because of death threats.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The Swede came off the bench to break the deadlock for Arne Slot's side, but was challenged by Micky van de Ven just after he got his shot away, and was ultimately unable to continue.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Jordie Barrett suffered a high ankle injury after only 13 minutes and was unable to continue.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

"They immediately seized my GPS, my phone and my cameras, they examined everything, and I finally found myself unable to continue lying to them by making them believe that I hadn't done it on purpose."

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Chester and I were unable to continue our conversation because a deafening crash commanded our attention.

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe

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