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Recent Examples of unobtainable The current level of EV sales in Europe suggests this goal is unobtainable. Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The goal is to focus on a clear, authentic message that highlights your real expertise and values, rather than chasing unobtainable trends. Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 But an array of A-listers, whose ability to obtain otherwise unobtainable golden tickets remains unparalleled, have been through those unremarkable doors in recent weeks. Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025 The house, the cars, and the security that seemed so unobtainable back then have come through work and time. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unobtainable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtainable
Adjective
  • And the reliable Sabrina Ionescu-Jones pick-and-roll tandem was unavailable following the injury.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
  • Many have complained that American alternatives for some foreign imports may be unavailable or are too expensive.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Iran's internet remains largely shut down, with government websites inaccessible for a fourth day.
    Amanda Castro Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • Areas of the fire are inaccessible by ground and some firefighters will be flown in by helicopters to continue to build on containment lines.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025

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“Unobtainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtainable. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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