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impossible

[im-pos-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒs ə bəl /




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Linton’s older sister lives in Philadelphia and her niece attends college in Hawaii, so that would have been impossible, Blacknell said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

For those of us who were alive in 2001, forgetting the day itself is almost impossible.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

"Silkyara taught me never to confuse unlikely with impossible," he said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

After the race, Russell tried to put a brave face on it, but it was impossible not to see how much it was hurting him.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

I’ve got as far as my great-grandparents on Mum’s side, but getting her to find an evening to sit and talk in between management meetings and training days and weekend conferences is practically impossible.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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