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unspeakable

[uhn-spee-kuh-buhl] / ʌnˈspi kə bəl /


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An Open AI spokesperson said the shooting in Tumbler Ridge was “an unspeakable tragedy,” and the company stands ready to work with senior government officials to make changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Asked about the lawsuit, OpenAI told AFP: "What happened in Tumbler Ridge was an unspeakable tragedy."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

In a statement to the BBC, an OpenAI spokesperson called the events an "unspeakable tragedy", adding its thoughts remained with the victims, their families and the community.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Situated among these bursts of color and patterns and Afrocentric pride, though, are photos of unspeakable losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

It came as an unspeakable relief to see that my clothes were undisturbed, but that respite lasted only as long as it took for my eyes to adjust to the darkness.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros