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foolproof

[fool-proof] / ˈfulˌpruf /


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While some might think signing Bauer might be a risky move for an MLB organization, Bauer feels his plan is foolproof in that regard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Kelly is no foolproof indicator of where the right is headed; she bet against Trump, after all.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Adding Extra Security at Home: Even your home network isn’t foolproof.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Leaders said grabbing sovereign assets would set a dangerous precedent and that a complex plan prepared by the European Union wasn’t foolproof.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

My morale automatically went down, until I hit upon a foolproof reason why subunits should be helically arranged.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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