aboveboard

Example Sentences

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U.S. sanctions normally deter aboveboard oil traders, but a black market flourished.

From The Wall Street Journal

"China never interferes in other countries' internal affairs and always acts in an open and aboveboard manner," the Chinese embassy in London has previously said.

From BBC

Shy’s employment history is largely aboveboard, but he’s done things for money that by his own admission are inexcusably vile.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Gertler has said that all his investments in Congo were aboveboard.

From New York Times

At least this money grab is aboveboard and the exploitation is somewhat mutual.

From Salon