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impervious

[im-pur-vee-uhs] / ɪmˈpɜr vi əs /


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America would have such a gigantic advantage if it were impervious to missiles that it could attack with impunity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

But is Collins impervious to national trends, as the story goes?

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

Oil giants now have a bigger share of crude production in their hands and are largely impervious to price swings, ensuring a steady output.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse isn’t impervious to these headwinds, but Buchholz said that the theater is in a relatively healthy position.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 18, 2025

My mother was impervious to all manner of glamour and hype.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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