untenable

Example Sentences

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The Cipriani controversy made Shell’s future at Paramount untenable, sources told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“That seems like it could become a politically untenable situation, especially if gas prices are also high.”

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

For Kiryat Shmona resident Zehava Barak, the constant state of conflict seemed untenable.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

For some non-Jews, such as Erwin Schrödinger and nuclear chemist Max Delbrück, the situation was morally untenable.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee