insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
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Examples of insurmountable in a Sentence
They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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Trump’s leads are hardly insurmountable, and there are warning signs aplenty (including the continuing primary vote for Nikki Haley) that Joe Biden will have advantages over Trump in turning out potential supporters and persuading crucial suburbanites.
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The Editors, National Review, 14 May 2024
Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, and with equal measures of unwavering determination and unbreakable faith, good will ultimately triumph.
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The Editors, National Review, 14 May 2024
Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, and with equal measures of unwavering determination and unbreakable faith, good will ultimately triumph.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for insurmountable
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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