beyond the pale
Example Sentences
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RN was regarded as beyond the pale, so the centre-right faced hell and damnation on the few occasions it joined them in a tacit arrangement to keep out the left.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
That would be bad behavior for any company, but it’s even further beyond the pale for a company that hosts sports prediction markets that could move based on a false report’s getting enough traction.
From Slate • Dec. 10, 2025
No doubt among such vast numbers there were some instances of rhetoric beyond the pale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
“To commit illegal unfair labor practices is beyond the pale and won’t be tolerated by SAG-AFTRA members. Formosa will be held accountable, starting with an immediate strike of League of Legends.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
The stranger was not fond of other cats at the best of times, even his own breed, and farm cats were beyond the pale altogether.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
