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insurmountable

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


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Except, as every theater that has lately dared put on a show created by new, experimental or unknown artists knows, it can feel like an insurmountable task.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Mexico's economy secretary, Marcelo Ebrard, confirmed the impasse but said there were no insurmountable differences to resolve.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

The manner in which England dismantled Croatia raised expectation and excitement levels, but this was a brutal reality check as Ghana's resilience, physicality and organisation built an insurmountable barrier.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

That addition to your monthly payment might seem insurmountable at first.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

On paper, he had an insurmountable advantage over Lee.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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