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impervious

[im-pur-vee-uhs] / ɪmˈpɜr vi əs /


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Although she’s normally impervious to noise—even the most blood-curdling shriek from the many horror films we watch together can’t stir her—the sound of my voice emerging from her collar gave her pause.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

But is Collins impervious to national trends, as the story goes?

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

From a tactical standpoint, the fort is unlikely to deter Hezbollah’s new crop of attack drones, which rely on fiber-optic cables and are impervious to jamming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse isn’t impervious to these headwinds, but Buchholz said that the theater is in a relatively healthy position.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

They made excellent ambassadors, impervious to criticism and unaware of their own fame.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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