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impervious

[im-pur-vee-uhs] / ɪmˈpɜr vi əs /


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Recent raids may try to instill fear, but this special communal space feels impervious to such weak displays.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He then pivoted to defend his economic strategy against fears of a market downturn, portraying the U.S. as impervious to pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

But ferocious fire in recent years, fueled by climate change, has proved fatal to the trees experts once thought were impervious to flame.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, apparently remains impervious to Trump's charms and threats alike.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

Whatever emanations may seep from them at night, he will be impervious to them.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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