intractable
Example Sentences
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Given that AI uses a tremendous amount of energy and water, public servants should be applying it towards solving society’s most intractable problems, not creating racist tropes or belittling people for exercising their democratic rights.
From Salon
They did not coordinate with law enforcement, instead taking the surveillance of one of the most intractable features of American politics into their own hands.
From Salon
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain.
From Science Daily
He wants to talk about fixing the intractable economic problems that led many voters to back Trump’s return.
From Los Angeles Times
And if Barnier has failed, it shows the situation is truly intractable.
From BBC
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