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I am unable to see vs I am not able to see

Both phrases, 'I am unable to see' and 'I am not able to see,' are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same meaning that someone is incapable of seeing. The choice between 'unable' and 'not able' is a matter of personal preference or style.

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I am unable to see

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the inability to see something. It indicates a lack of capability or power to see.

Examples:

I am unable to see without my glasses.
She is unable to see in the dark.
He is unable to see the small print.
They are unable to see the details from this distance.
The fog made me unable to see the road ahead.

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(Madam President, I must point out that I am unable to see on the screen an indication of the number of minutes elapsed since I took the floor.
I am therefore unable to see the usefulness of this report, all the more so because tourism policy is a national affair.
His Excellency was unable to see me.
I was born unable to see most colors.
You are unable to see 400 feet down the track.
He was unable to see the potential.
Unable to see beyond his own desires.
If you're unable to see this thing through to the end, I need to know now so I can make other plans.
I'm sorry, but my wife is unable to see you.
You are approaching a railroad crossing and are unable to see 400 feet in one direction.
Give him my regards, and say I'm sorry to have been unable to see him on this trip.
Your rapporteur is unable to see why either of these are necessary.
You are unable to see 400 feet down the track.
Even the Conference of Presidents, where as I understand it the issue was raised, has been unable to see any need to amend the current regulations.
When my sister's body has just been removed from the house and my father is quite unable to see or speak to anyone.
I'm pathologically unable to see a woman in the rain without holding up an umbrella over her.
I was unable to see through Carl's clever machinations.
And the reason I'm sick right now... might also be... because of my heart that's unable to see anyone else.
"unable to see her child except once a month on a full moon"...
Bettie can only feel fear as she is unable to see her captors.

Alternatives:

I can't see
I cannot see
I am incapable of seeing
I have no vision
I lack the ability to see

I am not able to see

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to convey the same meaning as 'I am unable to see.' It indicates a lack of ability or capacity to see.

Examples:

I am not able to see clearly without my glasses.
She is not able to see in low light.
He is not able to see the screen from this distance.
They are not able to see the details without magnification.
The darkness makes me not able to see properly.

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Perhaps he's not able to see the smoke.
I am able to see who people are.
I am able to see who people are.
Your dad's not able to see what I see.
Or we were not able to see it.
Even if we are not able to see it, but the sun is rising over some land right now.
We can't talk if I'm not able to see you.
Her parents started to work, so she was not able to see them.
You're not able to see how the sound is produced, because the thing which is vibrating goes inside my mouth.
Look, I know you're not able to see it right now, but the raid on Highland Mills was a success.
For the first time in ten years, I am able to see without my glasses.
I am especially pleased that we are able to see Mr Richard here.
While implementing these reforms has not always been easy, I am confident that we will be able to see their positive effects in the years ahead.
In Brussels last week I was able to see for myself the high level of consultation within the trialogue, and so now I am here today.
I am sure that you are aware of this problem, and therefore I hope that we will be able to see the new Commission in operation as soon as possible.
Since in the case of distance sales, the consumer is not able to see the goods before concluding the contract, he should have a right of withdrawal.
So we're not able to see what was recorded on it?
It is known that drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are often not able to see to the front and sides of their vehicles.
Individual patients are not able to see through this grey area in which information of all kinds is made available via media of all kinds, with the media taking editorial responsibility.
A film where you'll be able to see, where you'll be able to see, where you'll be able to see the music and listen to the cartoons.

Alternatives:

I can't see
I cannot see
I am incapable of seeing
I have no vision
I lack the ability to see

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