untenable
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"It would therefore be untenable for European minors to end up less well protected, when our framework is the most demanding in the world."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Lower debt: High-interest debt from credit cards, car loans or student loans can quickly drain any budget and make living on less income untenable.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland welcomed Tuesday's High Court ruling and said it made "the position of the current commissioners untenable".
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“The concern and the situation just feels untenable right now.”
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
The situation is entirely untenable, and I know it.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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