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not able

Idioms  
  1. see under can't or under main phrase.


Example Sentences

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National infrastructures in many cases are not able to sustain mass-market electrification.

From BBC

“While a jury was not able to reach a unanimous verdict on guilt, this plea affirms that using deadly force was not justified, and it was a criminal act. My office will continue to ensure that justice applies equally to every person regardless of their position.”

From Los Angeles Times

His cousin was not able to get through.

From BBC

"Also, a lot are not able to check their own levels, so we will call in and check it for them when we are in the area to give them a bit of reassurance."

From BBC

The U.S. government plans to set up an electronic process for importers to request tariff refunds in the next 45 days, according to a court filing on Friday, which argued that Customs and Border Protection is “not able to comply” with a judge’s earlier order to process refunds automatically.

From Barron's