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as in dense
impossible to get through or into
the wall of security people surrounding the rock band was impermeable
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as in tight
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light)
an impermeable seal on the ancient tomb had preserved the artifacts exceptionally well
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Recent Examples of impermeable
It was given a raffia twist at both Longchamp and Sandro — there in a black-and-white striped version — as well as the impermeable and big-brimmed update at Aigle.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the seal Coates creates around his own mind becomes impermeable.
—Daniel Bergner, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
This has partly been attributed to rapid urban development, which has created sprawl that encases floodplains in impermeable concrete.
—Christy Choi, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
City officials are proposing a parcel tax of 7 cents per square foot of impermeable or paved-over property — far more than the 2.5 cents per square foot that Los Angeles County charges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
In Israel, the seal Coates creates around his own mind becomes impermeable.
—Daniel Bergner, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
This has partly been attributed to rapid urban development, which has created sprawl that encases floodplains in impermeable concrete.
—Christy Choi, CNN, 13 Aug. 2024
City officials are proposing a parcel tax of 7 cents per square foot of impermeable or paved-over property — far more than the 2.5 cents per square foot that Los Angeles County charges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
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Parts of the dense, equatorial mainland, as well as the islands that lay off the shore of the nascent capital, Cayenne, would be turned into labor camps and prisons for the most serious criminal offenders in mainland France.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Will Myers The swimming pool is positioned below the house, where it’s surrounded by dense greenery.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration began developing the guidance over the summer, aiming to provide the Trump team with a clear road map for tackling the increasingly tight relationships between some of the United States' biggest adversaries.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company has focused on tight inventory control and full-price sales as part of its omnichannel integration strategy, with inventory down 2.6 percent in the first nine months of the year.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Surface water flooding is especially dangerous for cities with a high proportion of impervious soil coverage and hard surfaces—such as roads and parking lots—that prevent rainwater from being absorbed, increasing the likelihood and impact of flooding.Natalie Donback, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Two years ago, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control began tracking a sharp rise in cases of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) shigellosis — infections by particular strains of Shigella bacteria that are impervious to most antibiotics.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Choosing heels with a thicker heel or platform can also provide more support and stability.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Before transferring the baking sheet to the oven, use a clean hand or the bottom of a glass to press the dough balls into rounds that are ½ inch thick and 4 inches in diameter.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fame afforded Sacks financial freedom, as well as more opportunities to tell the stories of people whose isolation had previously seemed impenetrable.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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When planted in rows, Golden Oakland® Holly makes an impenetrable privacy screen.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Jamaica Public Service, the island’s electricity provider, said in a statement late Tuesday that impassable roads were preventing crews from restoring power in some areas.Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Their condominium buildings ended up receiving a foot of water, and many streets still remained underwater and impassable by mid-afternoon on Friday, Sept. 27, as the couple walked four miles to try to retrieve their cars.Diane Herbst, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Internally, Martin’s network seems to be working to his advantage, said a DNC member with close knowledge of the candidates who was granted anonymity to speak freely about the process.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Run through the celebrant speech with a few close friends.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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This sturdy ice scraper has a padded, ergonomic handle that makes for an easy grip with or without gloves.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Huawei says the main foldable display is built on top of a carbon fiber glass plate which helps reinforce the screen, and the hinge connecting the moving parts feel sturdy and reassuring.Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Impermeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impermeable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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