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as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
untouchable oil lying deep within the earth
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as in sacred
not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with
an untouchable target for criticism as far as the local newspaper was concerned
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Recent Examples of untouchable
Stephanie Armour, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Aug. 2024
Having an untouchable judiciary is the opposite of what democracies demand.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2019
The relative increase in the Muslim population that the census had established, and the uncertain status of untouchables and tribal groups as Hindus for enumeration purposes made the definition of a Hindu all the more critical.
—Vikram Sampath, Quartz India, 20 Aug. 2019
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Their predicament is a sharp reversal from years past, when the companies enjoyed a reputation as being almost untouchable.
—Stephanie Armour, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Aug. 2024
Having an untouchable judiciary is the opposite of what democracies demand.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
Two hundred million of them are Dalit, or what used to be called untouchables.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2019
The relative increase in the Muslim population that the census had established, and the uncertain status of untouchables and tribal groups as Hindus for enumeration purposes made the definition of a Hindu all the more critical.
—Vikram Sampath, Quartz India, 20 Aug. 2019
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Parts of the islands, which were struck by Cyclone Chido over the weekend with winds of more than 124 mph, remained inaccessible to rescue workers on Monday, said French civil security spokesperson Alexandre Jouassard.Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Since the civil war erupted in 2011, Syria has been largely inaccessible to journalists, with the Assad government imposing strict media restrictions and ongoing violence making reporting dangerous.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The program will consist primarily of sacred compositions by Benjamin Britten, Antonio Vivaldi, Edwin Fissinger and Caroline Shaw, in contemporary arrangements with lyrics in French, Latin, German and English.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The allure of the Lady Dior line continues with the recent ninth edition of the Dior Lady Art Project, where artists crafted iterations that explored nature, ancestral traditions and sacred symbols — bringing storytelling and design together.Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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The dynamic between Goose and Archer reminded viewers of Glinda and Elphaba—the bubbly, popular witch and the misunderstood outcast—whose relationship evolves from rivals to allies.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the film set to be released Friday explores the real-world concept of finding acceptance in society when feeling like an outcast.Essence, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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Casual dining Data is unavailable Please contact cnbc support to provide details about what went wrong Traffic to casual-dining restaurants has fallen 2% year-to-date through October, according to Circana data.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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When certain items were unavailable the model chose suitable replacements based on its own knowledge about cooking.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Immaculate, Sydney Sweeney stars as Sister Cecilia, who becomes a holy figure to her fellow nuns when she’s found to be pregnant despite being a virgin.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Greeks, led by King Antiochus IV, had sought to suppress Jewish religious practices, outlawed the observance of Judaism, and desecrated the holy Temple in Jerusalem.Gail Swedroe, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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Russia has been committing crimes against humanity and has become an international pariah.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
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Syria itself is an international pariah under Western sanctions linked to the war.Mehmet Guzel, Ghaith Alsayed and Suzan Fraser, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 2023
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Ana Navarro slams 'social leper and criminal' Diddy in passionate defense of Cassie on The View Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Sep. 2024
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Santa Cruz resident Rus Scott traveled to Crete in June for adventures that included a day trip from the coastal city of Agios Nikolaos, pictured, to the tiny island of Spinalonga, which was once a leper colony.Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
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The Thunder up until then had been complaining about a lack of respect toward them from outsiders.Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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When supply chain chaos collided with booming demand for consumer electronics during the pandemic, the resulting chip shortage exposed the big risks of relying on outsiders for such a critical technology.Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Untouchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untouchable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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