Losing
Unable
Unable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Despite losing her father, being unable to speak to her aunts, and completely unable to make contact with the man she loves, she still keeps her optimism for the majority of the series.
Source: Series / Pushing Daisies - Justified in the case of some scholarships; a B or C average could literally be synonymous with losing a scholarship and having to drop out due to being unable to pay for school.
Source: The B Grade -
If your driver is knocked out, you can't move your tank until he wakes up; same with losing the gunner (unable to fire or turn the turret).
Source: Video Game / War Thunder
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