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unthinkable

[uhn-thing-kuh-buhl] / ʌnˈθɪŋ kə bəl /


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A bipartisan coalition of all six New England governors has reached a conclusion that until recently would have been politically unthinkable: Renewable energy alone can’t deliver the affordable, reliable power the region needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Or it may need to consider the unthinkable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

For many, the idea of filming and broadcasting such intimate moments, including the actual birth of their child, would be unthinkable.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

At the end of Euro 2024, it was unthinkable that Jude Bellingham's starting place would be a subject of debate for the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Without that as a given, such an operation would be pointless and unthinkable.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood