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impervious

[im-pur-vee-uhs] / ɪmˈpɜr vi əs /


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Although she’s normally impervious to noise—even the most blood-curdling shriek from the many horror films we watch together can’t stir her—the sound of my voice emerging from her collar gave her pause.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

But is Collins impervious to national trends, as the story goes?

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

In recent weeks, Hezbollah has increasingly relied on fiber-optic drones — which are both low-cost and impervious to jamming — to harass Israeli positions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I confess I’m not impervious to the posthumous allure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Their materials were largely impervious to fires of a temperature so low.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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