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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are less able" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to compare the abilities of two or more subjects, indicating that one is not as capable as the other.
Example: "In challenging situations, some individuals are less able to adapt than others."
Alternatives: "are not as capable" or "have reduced ability".
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They are less able to compete economically.
State governments are less able to contribute.
Women are less able to meet the military's demands.
But small suppliers are less able to do so.
Furthermore, German political institutions are less able to resolve such conflicts than in the past.
Depressing but true: people are less able to form new brain connections as they grow older.
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Young citizens under 18 are less able to participate in politics effectively than older voters.
Similarly with composers, artists and writers, not to mention ordinary people, who are less able to exorcise their various despairs.
Their lower resale value will mean owners are less able to upgrade to a greener model.
Pollsters are less able to depend on area codes to craft their target groups.
Barriers to care may be more prominent as children are less able to articulate their problems and seek help.
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