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not capable of being defended against attack or criticism; not tenable
an untenable argument The theory is untenable.
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But such a move is considered politically untenable in California, where the film incentive program has faced opposition from critics who argue that subsidizing entertainment comes at the expense of other worthy causes, such as education and healthcare.
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
The event was reinstated, but the resulting tensions between her and her board proved untenable.
—Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Due to a breakdown in relations between the Vivienne Westwood company and the Vivienne Foundation, my role within the company has become untenable.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
But cutting benefits – including raising the retirement age — is politically and ethically untenable, particularly when so many Americans are already struggling to save for retirement.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
The event was reinstated, but the resulting tensions between her and her board proved untenable.
—Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Due to a breakdown in relations between the Vivienne Westwood company and the Vivienne Foundation, my role within the company has become untenable.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
But cutting benefits – including raising the retirement age — is politically and ethically untenable, particularly when so many Americans are already struggling to save for retirement.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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His efforts have been challenged by weak consumer sentiment in countries including the US and China.Owen Tripp, Fortune Europe, 24 Oct. 2024
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Hasbro is still feeling the impact of a weak 2023 that led to excess inventory and closeouts, as well as growing pains related to its plan to right-size its business and shed less profitable toys and business segments.Joan Verdon, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Trust Paradox Organizations, too, have an irrational relationship with digital security.Christophe Van de Weyer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The bottom line Markets, for the most part, are irrational creatures.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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Research has found that the majority of workplace conflict stems from just four triggers: Communication differences account for the highest percentage, followed by unclear expectations, unreasonable time constraints, and opaque performance standards.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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According to court documents, he was charged with willfully depriving Taylor and Walker of their constitutional right to be free from unreasonable seizures, which includes the right to be free from a police officer's use of unreasonable force during a seizure.Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Untenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untenable. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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