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foolproof

[fool-proof] / ˈfulˌpruf /


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But the Dutch blueprint isn't foolproof - youth unemployment is rising.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

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

The Jets also offer a reminder that this isn’t a foolproof blueprint.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

“I may be a terrible man,” Count Olaf said, “but I have been able to concoct a foolproof way of getting your fortune, which is more than you’ve been able to do.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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