untenable
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To Machado’s supporters, the mounting anger over Rodríguez’s disaster response showed that Washington’s reliance on the interim government was untenable in the long run without laying the groundwork for a transition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Iranian officials declined to proceed with scheduled talks in Switzerland, saying the escalation in Lebanon made continued negotiations untenable unless hostilities stopped.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
The idea of calling the police on a thought or feeling was untenable to almost everyone I spoke to.
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026
Campbell Gunn, who acted as an adviser to both, claimed Salmond had warned Sturgeon that Murrell's position as chief executive was "untenable" while she was party leader.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
There are always untenable events, freak happenings like someone recognizing you, or at worst, the trouble results from a foolish and negligent spy, like my time with Luzan.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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