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impassable

[im-pas-uh-buhl, -pah-suh-] / ɪmˈpæs ə bəl, -ˈpɑ sə- /


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To reach the nearest city, Sadvakasova must drive two hours along a neglected road that becomes almost impassable in rain or snow.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Also check the weather; most roads in the monument are dirt or gravel and can become impassable in rain.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Amazon plans 200 rural hubs covering 13,000 ZIP Codes across 1.2 million square miles, facing challenges like impassable roads.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

"The longer the Strait is impassable, the tighter commodity supply will become, thus the higher prices will likely go, and the greater the inflationary impulse that will follow."

From Barron's Mar. 16, 2026

Doors that had been closed were permanently impassable.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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