Example sentences of "not able [verb] [prep] [det] " in BNC.

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1 Even this grammar is not able to deal with all sentences , requiring constant improvement and amendments to be made .
2 We are not able to account for these industry level changes , but find the broad picture of " no change " of more importance .
3 Due to circumstances beyond our control , we were not able to proceed with any work on Glenburrell Bridge .
4 However , I am not able to predict on any particular occasion whether the electron will turn out to be " here " rather than " there " .
5 Naturally it is disappointing that I am not able to play in some tournaments but there is nothing I can do about that .
6 I had erm I was going to be representative of this committee at a erm safety seminar for three days at the beginning of this week that I was n't able to go to , and Councillor Kurtz has very kindly gone in my place , which is why she is not able to come to this meeting .
7 ‘ What date is it ? ’ she asked directly , not able to think of any other means of approach .
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