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impossible

[im-pos-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒs ə bəl /




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These compounds can permanently attach to target proteins, allowing scientists to block proteins that were once thought impossible to target with drugs.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

If your daughter is not currently employed, it will be nearly impossible for her to buy another one.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Value has performed fine, but it’s impossible to keep up with growth companies’ momentum.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Lebanon was due to make its debut in 2005, but its laws made it nearly impossible to show Israel's performance so it withdrew when the EBU confirmed it had to televise the whole show.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The words on the yellowing paper reminded him of the impossible —of the people in his life who were long gone.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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