unsustainable
adjective
un·sus·tain·able
ˌən-sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
: not capable of being prolonged or continued : not sustainable
unsustainable agricultural practices
unsustainable growth
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And though this is the crux of what Regarding Her sets out to do, Milliken also makes a point to shed light on the unsustainable financial model of restaurants.
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Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
An analysis from University of Pennsylvania researchers estimates the U.S. has about 20 years before its debt levels become unsustainable.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
An analysis from University of Pennsylvania researchers estimates the U.S. has about 20 years before its debt levels become unsustainable.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 7 May 2024
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“Unsustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsustainable. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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