untenable
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His misbehavior is minor — irritating but untenable when stacked together — like bouncing a ball against a wall, disappearing for fun or climbing on the roof.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
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
“That seems like it could become a politically untenable situation, especially if gas prices are also high.”
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
One Afghan trader who had gone to Iran's central city of Isfahan thought "maybe the situation would get better", but it quickly became untenable.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
There are always untenable events, freak happenings like someone recognizing you, or at worst, the trouble results from a foolish and negligent spy, like my time with Luzan.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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