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unthinkable

[uhn-thing-kuh-buhl] / ʌnˈθɪŋ kə bəl /


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"And Janones managed to do something that had seemed unthinkable for Brazil's left - dominate social media."

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

To many Californians, the idea that a president would write off a city of millions sounded unthinkable.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

Hila shared that she does not know what comes next, adding, “I’m in survival mode, trying to navigate separation, co-parenting, and unthinkable heartbreak.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Manager Aaron Boone has survived nine seasons without a title, an unthinkable milestone in George’s time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

He must know that the unthinkable has happened and to survive will require previously unthinkable acts.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins


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