impossible

Example Sentences

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In practice, for many people whose rights have been violated, that’s an impossible task.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

These processes are often difficult to explain and nearly impossible to challenge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“It’s going to take time, a lot of resources, and focus. It’s not impossible, but it’s definitely challenging.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Surrey's captain played Woakes to mid on, embarked upon an impossible single and failed to regain his ground after wicketkeeper Kai Smith made the most of an inaccurate throw from Ed Barnard.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"That's impossible," he heard his mom say in a worried voice.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry