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impossible

[im-pos-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒs ə bəl /




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“These legal battles waste critical government resources and make it impossible for energy companies to plan and invest in new projects,” Hegseth told the committee.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Luna struggled with other one-time basics, holding the receiver in front of her face like a smartphone on speaker—making it impossible to hear anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Fire Administration, potentially leading to a process known as thermal runaway, in which the battery ignites through a self-sustaining chemical reaction that is impossible to stop until it runs out on its own.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

While sporadic signs of a resolution have worked to keep stock markets afloat, it is impossible to hide from macro indicators like inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Berlin followed her group, wondering if that was somehow the lesson and she’d have been better off faking a sore throat to video-chat with the impossible boy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith