impervious

Example Sentences

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He then pivoted to defend his economic strategy against fears of a market downturn, portraying the U.S. as impervious to pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

They have been, thus far, impervious to waves.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

But the president seems impervious to this volley of verbal attacks.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

Kennedy seemed impervious to the findings of scientific researchers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

The outlet was blocked with some barrier, but not of stone: soft and a little yielding it seemed, and yet strong and impervious; air filtered through, but not a glimmer of any light.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien