unthinkable

Example Sentences

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A woman given six months to live after her leukaemia returned says the thought of leaving her identical twin sister alone is "unthinkable".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

European Union ministers are debating whether to boost oil and gas production in the region, which would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

E. Jean Carroll achieved the unthinkable and might end up paying a price for it.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

But it turns out what was really unthinkable was Ferrell getting all 10 nuggets down the hatch before the Six Flags ride was over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

It was unthinkable that Stargirl could survive—or at least survive unchanged—among us.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli