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insurmountable

[in-ser-maun-tuh-buhl] / ˌɪn sərˈmaʊn tə bəl /


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In a family that is very “English,” not big on touch and emotive language, this presents potentially insurmountable awkwardness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Herzog intimately considers humanity’s relationship to the insurmountable.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

“His parents and sister, Scarlett, are left with the insurmountable tragedy that is losing their son and brother,” the fundraising page said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

It remains their Holy Grail – but if Odegaard maintains his brilliant form then their chances of crossing a so far insurmountable barrier will increase hugely.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

A thirty-pound weight concession to Stagehand might be insurmountable, and Woolf knew it.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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