Sentence examples for were unable to apply from inspiring English sources

Householders who got their report carried out last time, but were unable to apply before the funds ran out will not need a new report.

The plastic was a stopgap because the chlorine will eat through it, but technicians were unable to apply a steel patch because the tank car surface is warped by the wreck, said a spokesman for Norfolk Southern, which operated the train.

It meant young people were unable to apply reasoning to solve more advanced mathematical problems.

Anecdotally, we were unable to apply the latex to a formed gelatin block in a fashion that would maintain gelatin integrity while allowing for adequate drying of the latex molding compound.

Norwich were unable to apply the same pressure after the break, and Welbeck came close to a second when he collected a perfect Giggs through-ball but saw his chip cleared off the line by Zak Whitbread.

And how Mourinho was rewarded by Eto'o as the Cameroonian provided the finishing touches that Moyes's men were unable to apply to some good work of their own, particularly early on.

If teams are unable to apply the tag this year, it could put players like Michael Vick on the free-agent market.

They cannot be deported because of the real risk of persecution in Egypt, but by ministerial decree they are unable to apply for a visa.

When he arrived, one of his tutors noted that his "education had been neglected", and before he left another tutor commented that he was unable to apply himself to things that did not interest him.

The "unregistered child may be unable to apply for a passport or formal job, open a bank account, get a marriage license (or) stand for elective office or vote," according to research by the fund in Italy.

US sanctions over the harbouring of Osama Bin Laden and the war in Darfur have progressively isolated the country, while stringent immigration controls means many citizens are unable to apply for foreign grants and scholarships.