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impossible

[im-pos-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒs ə bəl /




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The news seemed impossible: The Knicks had staged the most remarkable comeback in Finals history—and Lavan had missed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s impossible to escape the buzz about SpaceX’s IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"When people were saying it would be impossible for Iran to come to the World Cup, I promised them that they would come," Infantino said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But if you can put aside its context and view “The Bride!” as a kitschy Halloween affair, a “Scooby-Doo Meets Frankenstein’s Bride” animated special come to life, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Mom’s smile would disappear and she’d complain that he was wasting money on silly, impossible games, and he’d tell her she was being a control freak and that “our smiles were worth the money.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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