Unable to compete with the Union Pacific's faster, less mountainous route and 39-hour schedules, the California Zephyr offered a more leisurely journey – a " rail cruise " – with ample vistas of the Rockies.

Unable to compete in the new market economy and in need of massive repairs, the colorful ambience once associated with the bustling area of merchant stalls disappeared in 1971, when Les Halles was dismantled ; the wholesale market was relocated to the suburb of Rungis.

Unable to compete for Government orders or with large commercial aircraft, Handley Page produced its final notable Handley Page design ; the Jetstream.

Unable to compete financially, and with the myriad splits and feuding in elite-level hockey ( which lead to the formation, disbandment, and formation of new leagues ), the Shamrocks folded their professional team.

Unable to compete with the powerful British Hudson's Bay Company, based at Fort Vancouver, in 1837 Wyeth sold both posts to it.

Unable to compete with an affiliated baseball club in one of its cities, the Southeastern League folded, and the Pelicans were left without a league in which to play.

Unable to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics because of the outbreak of World War II, she joined Billy Rose's Aquacade, where she took on the role vacated by Eleanor Holm after the show's move from New York City to San Francisco.

Unable to compete with U. S. defense spending, the Russians have engaged on this attack knowing that the U. S. will respond in kind, thus effectively ending the Cold War.

Unable to compete with foreigners, the Irish farmer turned his land to pasture and grew only sufficient grain for his own use.

Unable to compete, the hotel became less popular.

Unable to compete with established teams nearby, such as Charlton Athletic, Clapton Orient, Millwall and West Ham United, Thames struggled.

Unable to compete with the giant low-cost producers in the United States, for the three years between 1876 and 1878 the company ceased operations.

Unable to compete due to Air Force regulations, members of that band joined with local players to form a Grade Two pipe band in the District of Columbia.

Unable to compete with KQV in the format, WEEP changed to country music, in which it enjoyed its greatest success, and for which it is best remembered.

Unable to compete against Famous-Barr, ADG sold the 13-store division in 1984 to Dillard's, which also re-branded the stores to the Dillard's name.

Unable to reconcile his beliefs with the death of the child, Paneloux becomes sick and refuses to be treated.

Unable to stop in time, Westcott's jib boom became entangled with Tonnant < nowiki >'</ nowiki > s shroud.

Unable to speak, and with blood pouring from his mouth, Orwell was carried on a stretcher to Siétamo, loaded on an ambulance and after a bumpy journey via Barbastro arrived at the hospital at Lleida.

Unable to afford the services of the Elvis band for a month, the band featured the talents of obscure Colorado-based rock guitarist Jock Bartley ( soon to skyrocket to fame with Firefall ), veteran Nashville sideman Neil Flanz on pedal steel, Kyle Tullis on bass and former Mountain drummer N. D. Smart ( once described by Canadian folksinger Ian Tyson as " a psychotic redneck ").

Unable to see or hear the Ghost herself, Gertrude takes Hamlet's conversation with it as further evidence of madness.

Unable to tour, he headed to the Channel Island of Jersey to spend August and September recuperating, with Bonham and Page in tow.

Unable to perform their songs live as a duo and with the impending release of their first album, Campbell-Lyons and Spyropoulos decided to create a live performing ensemble and they recruited four musicians to enable them to undertake concerts and TV appearances.

Unable any longer to resist the urgency of the French cardinals, and with numerous cities of the Papal States in revolt, Urban boarded a ship at Corneto heading for France on 5 September 1370, arriving back at Avignon on the 24th of the same month.

Unable to return home with honor, as Klingons are supposed to commit suicide rather than be taken prisoner, they stayed and strayed from their way of life.

Unable to reach political accommodation on disputed territory along the 3, 225-kilometer-long Himalayan border, the Chinese launched simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line on 20 October 1962, coinciding with the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Unable to raise the required capital in Britain because of this, Edison was forced to enter into a joint venture with Swan ( known as Ediswan ).

Unable to secure Curtin's support, and with an unworkable parliamentary majority, Menzies faced continuing problems with the administration of the war effort and the undermining of his leadership by members of his own coalition.

Unable to successfully manage money, Disney's studio became loaded with debt and wound up bankrupt whereupon he decided to set up a studio in the movie industry's capital city, Hollywood, California.

Unable to cycle around Washington, D. C. as President, Wilson took to playing golf, although he played with more enthusiasm than skill.

Unable to maintain the utilities and bickering constantly with each other, they soon abandon most of the city to the British.

Unable to produce the design himself due to lack of funding, he sold the patent in 1908 to William Henry Hoover who had Spangler's machine redesigned with a steel casing, casters, and attachments.

Unable to make any headway, Bruce agreed to a pact with Mowbray — if no relief came by midsummer 1314, the castle would surrender to Bruce.

" Unable to silence Qutb by incarceration, Nasser accused him of conspiring with the Saudis in attempt to assassinate him and had Qutb executed in 1966 as a result ; the Muslim Brotherhood consequently sentenced Nasser to death.

Unable to come to terms with Hill, the producers re-shot the episode without him ( another character, Cinnamon Carter, listened to the taped message, the selected operatives ' photos were displayed in " limbo ", and the team meeting was held in Rollin Hand's apartment ), and reduced Briggs ' presence in the five episodes left to be filmed to a minimum.

Unable to sail to Italy during the winter, Titus celebrated elaborate games at Caesarea Maritima and Berytus, then travelled to Zeugma on the Euphrates, where he was presented with a crown by Vologases I of Parthia.

Unable to associate himself decisively with either party, Chamberlain sought concerted action with a kindred spirit from the Conservative Party, Lord Randolph Churchill.

Unable to convince Curtin to join in a War Cabinet and facing growing pressure within his own party, Menzies resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the UAP on 29 August 1941.

Unable to control the state's Supreme Court he removed Chief Justice Lewis Morris, replacing him with James DeLancey of the royal party.

Unable to regain control of the then pro-Syrian dominated official Kataeb Party, he founded a new party, Al qaida al Kataebiya, which claimed to be the true successor to the old Kataeb Party founded by his father.

Unable to immediately determine which river is the Missouri, a scouting party is sent to explore each branch, North fork ( Marias ), South fork ( Missouri ).

Unable to stand for Labour, he refused to stand for any other party or as an independent.

Unable to effect Armstrong ’ s release by diplomatic means, on the night of 13 April 1596 Buccleuch led a party of about eighty men to Carlisle.

Unable to leave, the guests consume what little water and food is left from the previous night's party.

Unable to cross the Blue Ridge by horseback, they left their mounts with some Indians in the party and climbed the mountains by foot.