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unspeakable

[uhn-spee-kuh-buhl] / ʌnˈspi kə bəl /


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“For Want of a Horse” sets out to speak about the unspeakable, but its construction may be too tame for such a wild subject.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

An Open AI spokesperson said the shooting in Tumbler Ridge was “an unspeakable tragedy,” and the company stands ready to work with senior government officials to make changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Asked about the lawsuit, OpenAI told AFP: "What happened in Tumbler Ridge was an unspeakable tragedy."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

"As children, both Larisa and Alexander faced the unspeakable terror of the Holocaust," the health organisation wrote in its annual report.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

All that remained unchecked, like a betrayal that was now unspeakable.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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