untenable
Example Sentences
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It's untenable if it pans out that way.
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"The defence will absolutely not be ready on June 8, and it is absolutely unfair," she said, arguing Mangione had been put in an "untenable" situation with two trials so close together.
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But as more and more visitors came, that proved untenable.
"It is untenable to continue so I will be stepping down at the appropriate time to ensure there is an election," said Corlett, who will not be standing again.
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Ultimately, Maresca's position became untenable and he did not make it to the end of the season, with Rosenior replacing him.
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