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

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

The flooding caused power outages, made many roads impassible and knocked houses off their foundations.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2022

The storm complex, blasting eastward at over 60 mph, toppled so many trees that roads were impassible all over the region.

From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2022

"We shall be on board before that," replied the impassible Fogg.

From Round the World in Eighty Days by Verne, Jules