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impervious

[im-pur-vee-uhs] / ɪmˈpɜr vi əs /


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Although she’s normally impervious to noise—even the most blood-curdling shriek from the many horror films we watch together can’t stir her—the sound of my voice emerging from her collar gave her pause.

From Slate Jun. 20, 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

Just a random mix of letters, impervious to attack by any known strategy.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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