irretrievable

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But while all three dreamlike films expertly mimic the imperfect act of remembering, Schilinski’s makes the past seem irretrievable — a ghost whose presence we can feel but not touch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

However, she was unable to build any real momentum during her opening round and some solid putting for pars and bogeys prevented irretrievable damage to her tournament chances.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

The version of the internet I loved, the one where we could talk about sandwiches, is irretrievable.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2025

Under his now-defunct bill, at least one of the parties seeking a divorce on "irretrievable breakdown" grounds would have to present a witness who could testify to affirm the breakdown.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

It sinks like a stone, and the rope—which has been gnawed upon by the feral brains—snaps, sending the bell to the irretrievable depths.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman