inoperable
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Meta says its glasses are equipped with a LED light that flashes when a photo or video is taken and cannot be turned off without rendering the camera inoperable.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
"American forces directed the crews to abandon ship before the vessels were struck and rendered inoperable," US Central Command said in a statement, adding the strikes were "in response to Iran's most recent failed attacks".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
In fact, the vehicle has been inoperable since 2021, through the relevant date and to the present day.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
His cellphone, which he was using for navigation, became waterlogged and inoperable, Sato said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
They finally discovered a tumor, awkwardly located at the base of his skull, and declared it inoperable.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
Vocabulary lists containing inoperable
I, Robot
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible
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