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inoperable

[in-op-er-uh-buhl, -op-ruh-buhl] / ɪnˈɒp ər ə bəl, -ˈɒp rə bəl /


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For Griffin, even as community support and public awareness have grown, the health risks and business challenges are getting worse as time goes on and the air conditioning remains inoperable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Firefighters said the tank had an inoperable valve, preventing authorities from offloading material inside and injecting chemicals to neutralize the contents.

From The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026

I recently wrote about all the blight around City Hall, including the graffiti-tagged monument and fountain that has been inoperable for most of the last 60 years.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

At night, after the bookstore closed, he, sometimes with the help of friends, pushed the inoperable vehicle into the lot at Quirky and slept in it.

From Slate Mar. 25, 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




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