not able
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My dad is 85 and has his mind, but he’s physically disabled and not able to keep his house up.
From MarketWatch
Stafford passed for two touchdowns, and Kyren Williams and Blake Corum each rushed for touchdowns, but the Rams ultimately were not able to overcome their mistakes.
From Los Angeles Times
It also drives up the prices of food because they are not able to access markets.
From BBC
When homeowners are not able to sell, it’s not only emotionally but also financially stressful, potentially causing them to delay future life changes, such as buying a bigger or smaller house or moving to a new place for a new job.
From MarketWatch
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From BBC
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