surmountable
Example Sentences
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Although the hurdles are surmountable, the additional procedural requirements could hobble a fast-moving operation, current and former U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
By not making the obstacles seem easily surmountable, the movie respects everyone’s hard work, regardless of success.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2023
We can use non-directive communication, such as curiosity-evoking questions and surmountable challenges, instead of simple statements of fact, to debunk false information.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2023
Obstacles to more U.S. oil are surmountable, according to analysts, yet will take months to work through and it could be late this year or early next before a significant production increase materializes.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2022
The hole where Airlock 1 used to be is huge, but surmountable.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
