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surmountable

[ser-moun-tuh-buhl] / sərˈmaʊn tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
conquerable
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Although the hurdles are surmountable, the additional procedural requirements could hobble a fast-moving operation, current and former U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

And then, if that playoff gap isn’t more surmountable midweek, deal more players by Friday.

From Seattle Times Mar. 5, 2024

We can use non-directive communication, such as curiosity-evoking questions and surmountable challenges, instead of simple statements of fact, to debunk false information.

From Salon Oct. 21, 2023

State officials say those challenges are surmountable, pointing to studies showing that electric vehicles can save money over time thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs.

From New York Times Aug. 26, 2022

The hole where Airlock 1 used to be is huge, but surmountable.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir



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