unthinkable
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The idea of letting children consume goodies prepared by a stranger might seem unthinkable now, but Chason Gordon argues that we’ve lost something by relying solely on store-bought candy.
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
In Beijing, smartphone maker Xiaomi won support from local officials for a car factory that it put up in three years, a speed unthinkable in the West.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
To many Californians, the idea that a president would write off a city of millions sounded unthinkable.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Hila shared that she does not know what comes next, adding, “I’m in survival mode, trying to navigate separation, co-parenting, and unthinkable heartbreak.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
It was almost unthinkable, but Jesse and Eric, at great expense, risk, and trouble, had re-created the look and feel of the Cave.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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