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intractable

[in-trak-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈtræk tə bəl /


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AI has solved many math problems, but none of them has been as important or as intractable as this one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Despite being banned, a wealth of research suggests they can treat intractable mental health problems, which has attracted significant investment from the biotech industry.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The seemingly intractable issue over Hezbollah's weapons has long divided Lebanon, but Aoun appeared to believe he could solve it.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Overlapping plots and jurisdictions trigger intractable land disputes.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

It was that this felt like a solid, intractable line they were crossing.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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