untenable

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One thing that sets him apart is that he’s willing to speak openly about his bias and the untenable position it puts him in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Those vociferous, flat-out denials had been enough to sway the politicians and union leaders who endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid, until the weight of evidence made Swalwell’s assertions untenable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

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

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee