Sentence examples for not be able to from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "not be able to" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express an inability to do something.
Example: "I will not be able to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment."
Alternatives: "unable to" or "cannot".

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China might not be able to.

The New York Times

She would not be able to eat.

The New Yorker

Some may not be able to.

The Economist

they would not be able to compete.

University of California, Berkeley

He may not be able to.

The Guardian

They may not be able to".

The New York Times

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But I've not been able to.

The New Yorker

Ziad had not been able to wait.

The New Yorker

Not being able to get to sleep.

The Guardian

Not being able to read, in fact.

The Guardian - Books

Not being able to take a risk.

The Guardian - Film

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