Examples of 'unable to swim' in a sentence

Meaning of "unable to swim"

unable to swim: This phrase denotes a person's incapacity to stay afloat and move in water. It is commonly used to describe someone who lacks the skill or ability to swim

How to use "unable to swim" in a sentence

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unable to swim
Unable to swim he sank straight to the bottom.
Most of the attending students are unable to swim.
When unable to swim because of heavy or waterlogged clothing.
I had a phobia of water and was unable to swim.
Unable to swim or hunt for food.
It seems obvious that he is unable to swim.
He is also completely unable to swim and is terrified of the ocean.
Klara has mentioned that she is unable to swim.
He is unable to swim and drowns.
Years old and unable to swim.
They are unable to swim against the current of mechanical life.
His only weakness was being unable to swim.
Five additional rats were unable to swim or were moribund at the start of testing.
These are not really strong reasons to remain unable to swim.
He seems unable to swim.

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It was like being thrown into the sea when you are unable to swim.
Nuku Nuku is also unable to swim unless she is given a special mechanical upgrade.
They seem to be unable to swim.
Included are programs that provide swimming lessons for people who are unable to swim.
Jacob asked, unable to swim past the bait.
I would prefer this than having my child drown because he was unable to swim.
Unable to swim properly, the shark suffocates or is killed by predators.
I had Four kids with me and they were unable to swim.
I think I would be unable to swim with my legs locked in a mermaid 's tail.
Despite their name, they are unable to swim.
BUT are unable to swim backward?
Despite being a sea god, he is unable to swim.
At last, unable to swim farther, i rolled on my back and talked to God.
Enter the water and she … unable to swim back.
Ian Thorpe will be unable to swim competitively again, according to his manager [ AP ].
When they hatch, the larvae are planktonic and unable to swim.
Of course, without fins, the shark is unable to swim and subsequently dies.
Whilst physically strong, he struggles with his studies and is unable to swim.
In addition, Annen was unable to swim.
The boat was badly overloaded according to police, and many passengers were unable to swim.
He dived again, but was unable to swim.
Having spent time in a circus she has exceptional reflexes, but she is unable to swim.
My friend, Captain Hastings, regrets that he is unable to swim with you today.
When Rodger Bingham jumped off that cliff into that water, being totally unable to swim.
According to a survey, one in five adults in England are unable to swim.
A survey has revealed that, ONE in FIVE adults in England are unable to swim.
Because a chimpanzee 's muscles are much denser than a human 's, Detective Chimp is unable to swim.

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