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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Joanne and Noah’s strong bond is one worth fighting for Brody says, despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Hezbollah appeared unexpectedly vulnerable, outmaneuvered at every turn by an Israeli military with a seemingly insurmountable technical edge.
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Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Hezbollah appeared unexpectedly vulnerable, outmaneuvered at every turn by an Israeli military with a seemingly insurmountable technical edge.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
Climate change can seem like an insurmountable challenge.
—Alexander E. Gates, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
Drive is the inner force that propels entrepreneurs forward with passion, even when the odds seem insurmountable.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Sep. 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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