untenable
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Those vociferous, flat-out denials had been enough to sway the politicians and union leaders who endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid, until the weight of evidence made Swalwell’s assertions untenable.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“That seems like it could become a politically untenable situation, especially if gas prices are also high.”
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
Even so, the hours-long security lines at airports are also becoming untenable as Transportation Security Administration agents call in sick or quit because they aren’t getting paid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
One Afghan trader who had gone to Iran's central city of Isfahan thought "maybe the situation would get better", but it quickly became untenable.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
The situation is entirely untenable, and I know it.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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