The stroke left him without the ability to see, walk or talk.

And without the ability to charge interest, he said, there would be no bank.

The states say they are being forced to take on responsibilities without the ability to pay for them.

Some people are born without the ability to feel pain, and mostly they do not live long.

She knew what it was to be without the ability to make music.

And without the ability to walk, he could not leave the contaminated area.

I would not however do well without an education, a fire department, police or the ability to receive good quality health care.

That's why their kids come to school without the ability to understand a word of what the teacher is saying.

I doubt if we here could get along without the ability to do it to ourselves when need be.

But, without the ability to hear, how could they survive?