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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There was something about Norris — his deadpan delivery, his stoic demeanor, his sheer physical presence — that made the impossible feats attributed to him feel almost plausible, or at least hilariously perfect.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
While society’s unrealistic expectations for women and the impossible physical standards we are held up against are often discussed and critiqued, the similar pressures men face aren’t as widely talked about in culture.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The revolution, the government, and the workers are making an effort to overcome the impossible.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
This is about what happens to ordinary people when the impossible crashes into their lives.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
While society’s unrealistic expectations for women and the impossible physical standards we are held up against are often discussed and critiqued, the similar pressures men face aren’t as widely talked about in culture.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The revolution, the government, and the workers are making an effort to overcome the impossible.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
This is about what happens to ordinary people when the impossible crashes into their lives.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
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“The impossible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20impossible. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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