impassible

Example Sentences

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Flash flooding was reported in New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury and other Connecticut towns, leaving many roads impassible.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2023

That said, the Orlando neighborhood of Rio Pinar Estates had become a giant, impassible lake as the mayor briefed the public, and some 200,000 residents were without electricity.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

At one point last month, an already shallow portion fell to a depth of 15 inches, making it impassible for cargo ships.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2022

Several feet of mud made roads impassible in the Smithers area along the Fayette-Kanawha county line, the state Division of Highways said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022

He looked at Mr. Fogg; Mr. Fogg was impassible, although his whole fortune was in the balance.

From Round the World in Eighty Days by Verne, Jules