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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For each, the reunion offers a chance to close the seemingly insurmountable gap that has developed between them since the man committed his crime.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 12 July 2024
Second, replacing Biden with anyone else would give Trump an insurmountable advantage in name recognition.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
Most of my patients genuinely want to honor their appointments, but the logistical hurdles often prove insurmountable.
—Safina Adatia, STAT, 27 June 2024
Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds with no true defense in mind, my commitment to scrutinizing every detail of the case proved to be crucial.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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John Hopewell, Variety, 12 July 2024
Second, replacing Biden with anyone else would give Trump an insurmountable advantage in name recognition.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
Most of my patients genuinely want to honor their appointments, but the logistical hurdles often prove insurmountable.
—Safina Adatia, STAT, 27 June 2024
Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds with no true defense in mind, my commitment to scrutinizing every detail of the case proved to be crucial.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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