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impossible

[im-pos-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒs ə bəl /




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There was no splashy Hollywood premiere like last year’s “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” and there were only two American films in the prestigious main competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Carl Tobias, Williams Chair in Law at the University of Richmond, told the BBC that Warsh faces a "Mission Impossible" when he takes on the job.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Discovery will encompass CNN, CBS, HBO, and Nickelodeon, as well as some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises, including "Harry Potter," "Game of Thrones," the DC Universe, "Mission: Impossible," and "SpongeBob SquarePants."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“Piggy sees herself as Meryl Streep, but we see her differently. Fozzie thinks he’s John Mulaney. Gonzo feels he’s Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible.’

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Impossible to think that anyone for whom I feel such gratitude could betray me.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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