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untenable

[uhn-ten-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈtɛn ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
indefensible
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In a statement, Anderson’s legal counsel said it has become “untenable” for Anderson to be associated with Burkle “in light of public reporting about his affiliations with certain individuals” such as Weinstein and Epstein.

From Los Angeles Times

One Afghan trader who had gone to Iran's central city of Isfahan thought "maybe the situation would get better", but it quickly became untenable.

From Barron's

Head teachers are struggling to find a work-life balance as they describe the pressures in their schools as "exhausting and untenable".

From BBC

It said: "Antonia's obsession with promoting her personal brand over the work and priorities of HMG has created an untenably tense and bullying atmosphere for all staff".

From BBC

Estrangement is untenable - but the frayed ties still demand a reset.

From BBC