palpable
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Among survivors, I encountered palpable frustration at the lack of resolution, dearth of attention from law enforcement, and the ease with which the bloodshed left the headlines.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
“That’s a very real, palpable feeling when you go out and talk to people. They’re worried.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
“We’ve said it was probably one of the best meals we’ve had in terms of just the variety,” Bell said, explaining, with palpable disappointment, that there are no Cheesecake Factory franchises back home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
The sense of anticipation and joy was so palpable you could have reached out and touched it.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
The woman’s sorrow was raw and palpable, like spoiled meat.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing palpable
The Giver
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Power Suffix: -able
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Grade 10, List 1
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