Example Sentences

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He died at Stabiae, a few miles south of Pompeii, gazing over a sea rendered unnavigable by pumice and strong opposing winds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

In each person’s story, there are reasons for their missteps and a way through, especially when that road seems to be closed or unnavigable.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

Business owners said they were also concerned about unnavigable streets and trash — problems, they believed, that would not improve unless the county cracked down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024

There were many reasons why roads were unnavigable that day.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023

In summer the road here would have been sketchy but pass-able; now it was made unnavigable by a foot and a half of mushy spring snow.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer