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

“If you believe you have the capacity to cope, you transform stress into a surmountable challenge,” says James Gross, a psychology professor at Stanford University who researches emotion regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

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

State officials say those challenges are surmountable, pointing to studies showing that electric vehicles can save money over time thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

The hole where Airlock 1 used to be is huge, but surmountable.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir