Sentence examples for but proved less able from inspiring English sources

Larger crossbred horses were acceptable for regular work with plentiful rations, but proved less able to withstand short rations and long journeys.

Human rights have succeeded in combating totalitarianism and preventing atrocities but have proved less able to promote the good life for people suffering less spectacular wrongs.

The reasons for Iridium's demise are much debated, but one possibility is that mobile satellite services proved less able than terrestrial wireless roaming services to cost-effectively meet the needs of most travelers.

Parties organized around opposition have proven less able to govern.

Otto Antonius greatly improved the living conditions of the animals but proved less generous to humans.

This explanation was discussed in October but proved less attractive than the alien megastructure idea.

But her questions proved less than penetrating.

But the effect proved less powerful than anticipated.

But the penalty proved less severe this time.

But the Selznicks proved less successful in their marriage.

Casting of the two protagonists looked strong on paper but in reality proved less than ideal.