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impassable

[im-pas-uh-buhl, -pah-suh-] / ɪmˈpæs ə bəl, -ˈpɑ sə- /


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To reach the nearest city, Sadvakasova must drive two hours along a neglected road that becomes almost impassable in rain or snow.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The recall followed severe weather in San Antonio, during which a Waymo entered a flooded and impassable road, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

There are few naturally occurring barriers - no mountain ranges, no impassable river valleys.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

Amazon plans 200 rural hubs covering 13,000 ZIP Codes across 1.2 million square miles, facing challenges like impassable roads.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

That’s when the roads became treacherous and often impassable with snow and ice.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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