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impenetrable

[im-pen-i-truh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɛn ɪ trə bəl /




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For a director who’s staked a name on films and television shows that are narratively impenetrable, “Her Private Hell” may feel like a big ask for some viewers.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

The journey will require an impenetrable will and a fearlessness to sacrifice everything for the sake of democracy for all.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

During regular testimony in Congress — the main forum for Fed chiefs to discuss their policies — Greenspan perfected a nearly impenetrable mode of communication that came to be known as “Fedspeak,” or “Greenspeak.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

The production also had problems with the ground being impenetrable.

From BBC May 23, 2026

It is impenetrable and over twenty-five miles square.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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