insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl 
: incapable of being surmounted : insuperable
insurmountable problems
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They were faced with several insurmountable obstacles.
the familiar story of the underdog who ultimately triumphs despite insurmountable odds
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The two drivers were side-by-side on the opening lap, but the Red Bull driver maintained his advantage and never looked back, coming home to finish the race in P5 with Norris behind him in sixth, officially making his championship lead insurmountable with only two races left in the season.
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Sharonda Dillard-Huffman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Fans headed for the exits with about two minutes left in what turned into a blowout as the Flyers surged to an insurmountable 16-point lead and secured the game, which didn’t tip-off until 12:32 a.m.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
The two drivers were side-by-side on the opening lap, but the Red Bull driver maintained his advantage and never looked back, coming home to finish the race in P5 with Norris behind him in sixth, officially making his championship lead insurmountable with only two races left in the season.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
At a time when our planetary problems can seem insurmountable, this trip was a welcome reminder that the universe is vast and full of wonder beyond my imagination.
—Jessica Hullinger, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Insurmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insurmountable. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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insurmountable
adjective
in·sur·mount·able
ˌin(t)-sər-ˈmau̇nt-ə-bəl
: incapable of being surmounted
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