become unable

Frequency: 6.87.1 per million words

Indicates a change of state from being able to being unable.

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Examples (10)

  • As the disease progressed, he became unable to care for himself.
  • The system became unable to process new requests.
  • Eventually, the company became unable to meet its financial obligations.
  • She became unable to speak clearly after the dental surgery.
  • If the engine fails, the pilot may become unable to control the aircraft.
  • They became unable to access their accounts due to the cyber attack.
  • Without fresh water, the animals became unable to survive.
  • He became unable to hide his disappointment.
  • The government became unable to enforce the new laws effectively.
  • Over time, the old software became unable to run on modern computers.