not able
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Despite a search of the park with helicopters equipped with heat-detection cameras, police were not able to locate the suspect in the immediate aftermath.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
For households who are not able to contribute this much, this milestone requires more time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
"When you're not able to do that, it can pass you by completely."
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
ProPublica and the Tribune were not able to independently confirm this.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
If her poor cousin was not able to command the truth, then she would do it for her.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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