Example sentences of "unable to keep the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I 've read it , ’ Kolchinsky said , unable to keep the disdain from his voice . |
| 2 | Above a critical concentration , convection is unable to keep the particles suspended , so the particles settle , leaving behind a layer of convecting fluid virtually free of particles . |
| 3 | She looked up at him , unable to keep the trembling from her voice . |
| 4 | In this whole affair the clergy — even Winchelsey — had been unable to keep the favourite at bay , and had exercised negligible influence upon the formulation and implementation of the governmental reforms . |
| 5 | ‘ N-no — of course not , ’ she lied , irritated at being unable to keep the tremor from her voice . |
| 6 | When national passions were translated into imperialist politics , liberal-democratic institutions proved unable to keep the peace . " |
| 7 | Kelly was unable to keep the bitterness out of her voice . |
| 8 | ‘ Oh , my love , ’ she breathed , unable to keep the words to herself . |
| 9 | She took the thermometer from his mouth , and when she continued to stare at it he was Unable to keep the note of anxiety out of his voice . |
| 10 | Ben stared back at him , unable to keep the anger from his face . |