the impossible
noun
: something that cannot be done or that is very difficult
Expecting people to do a good job in such a short time is asking the impossible.
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Continue reading … DAN GAINOR — How American engineers unlocked the impossible beneath the Gulf of America.
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In an effort to do the impossible, here are the best group of fans that have visited Arlington Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at this World Cup, in descending order.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The man who made a reputation by doing the impossible with African Cup of Nation wins had too little time to find the magic with Tunisia.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
On the other hand, no human alive today has a greater track record of accomplishing the impossible than Elon Musk.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In an effort to do the impossible, here are the best group of fans that have visited Arlington Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at this World Cup, in descending order.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The man who made a reputation by doing the impossible with African Cup of Nation wins had too little time to find the magic with Tunisia.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
On the other hand, no human alive today has a greater track record of accomplishing the impossible than Elon Musk.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the impossible
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“The impossible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20impossible. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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