uncatchable
adjective
un·catch·able
ˌən-ˈka-chə-bəl 
-ˈke-
: unable to be caught : not catchable
an uncatchable runner
an uncatchable fly ball
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Despite their popularity, laser pointers are generally not recommended — for cats, a laser is uncatchable prey and a source of frustration.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Red Holzman’s long-standing record of 613 wins amassed in 1,096 games of Knicks playoff contention between 1968-1982 seems uncatchable.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
But on the next Washington drive, officials made a questionable pass interference call when an uncatchable ball sailed high over a receiver’s head.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Boston Celtics are uncatchable at this point and have an 8.5 game lead over Milwaukee.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Red Holzman’s long-standing record of 613 wins amassed in 1,096 games of Knicks playoff contention between 1968-1982 seems uncatchable.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
But on the next Washington drive, officials made a questionable pass interference call when an uncatchable ball sailed high over a receiver’s head.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Boston Celtics are uncatchable at this point and have an 8.5 game lead over Milwaukee.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Uncatchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncatchable. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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