I thought they'd be able to, but they simply can't.

They simply cannot and could not afford to stop work.

We were advised by friends and residents that the police simply cannot or will not do anything.

Those who have more of a financial cushion can do this, others simply cannot.

The only people I actually call are over-50's who simply can't or won't use text messaging.

They told me to be sure to, but I simply can't.

Is it to prove something, to boost their self-esteem, or simply because they can?

With the state now accounting for almost half of all income, we simply cannot to go on like this.

Although, I'm rather sympathetic toward people who simply cannot make the distinction between the actor and the character.

Many old people in this country are institutionalised because family simply cannot or will not take care of them.