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impossible

[im-pos-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒs ə bəl /




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Whether Washington would have approved of Trump’s ballroom is impossible to know.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Regardless of the record-breaking deadline of Sept. 6, he’s adapting to a new “finish plan” and shared this truth for us all: “Together we will conquer this seemingly impossible task.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

"There are so many coins and bars - it would be almost impossible," the site manager Mario told VRT.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Every night, when summer heat and blackouts make sleep impossible at home, Cubans head for rooftops, porches and public spaces where they can catch a breeze.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

We were two of ten students in our fifth cadet year, and avoiding him was next to impossible.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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