Margaret Smith, a leader in Washington society at that time, wrote a letter describing the scene: Ladies fainted, men were seen with bloody noses and such a scene of confusion took place as is impossible to describe - those who got in could not get out by the door again, but had to scramble out of windows.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

(SAYING) Sow says he would go as far as to say that it is impossible to teach adults.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

Even such simple tasks as collecting rainwater have been nearly impossible given the poverty and devastation.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

Everyone talks about Somalia as being a place impossible to live in and to stay.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

"Suddenly,we realized that we had the capacity, and the encouragement, as Rotary clubs to do major projects, then the eradication of polio was no longer an impossible dream."

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

The eight,which have formed a coalition called the Forum for Democratic Dialogue, say fairness is impossible as long as the prime minister appoints the National Electoral Board and the government maintains its tight control over the media.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01