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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The Boston Celtics are uncatchable at this point and have an 8.5 game lead over Milwaukee.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Even if a play dictates pass interference, an uncatchable ball negates a penalty happening, which replay seemed to show in this case.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2023
Touring can similarly feel like an uncatchable target.
—Daniel Kohn, Spin, 1 Sep. 2023
Neymar might soon pass Pelé in goals, but the three World Cup titles make Pele uncatchable as a legend.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Even if a play dictates pass interference, an uncatchable ball negates a penalty happening, which replay seemed to show in this case.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2023
Touring can similarly feel like an uncatchable target.
—Daniel Kohn, Spin, 1 Sep. 2023
Neymar might soon pass Pelé in goals, but the three World Cup titles make Pele uncatchable as a legend.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022
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“Uncatchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncatchable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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