remain impassable

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

Indicates the continuation of a state of being impossible to travel on or through.

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Examples (10)

  • Due to heavy snowfall, the mountain roads remained impassable for several days.
  • Despite clearance efforts, the fallen trees caused the path to remain impassable.
  • After the flood, much of the downtown area would remain impassable until repairs were completed.
  • Authorities warned that certain hiking trails might remain impassable for the entire season.
  • If the bridge collapses, the route will remain impassable indefinitely.
  • Even with four-wheel drive, the muddy track continued to remain impassable.
  • The collapsed tunnel meant the railway line was likely to remain impassable for months.
  • Locals feared that the narrow alley would remain impassable after the heavy rains.
  • Until the landslide is cleared, the highway will remain impassable.
  • The remote pass is expected to remain impassable until spring.