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foolproof

[fool-proof] / ˈfulˌpruf /


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He’d come armed with a time-honored, foolproof strategy: an offer Seinfeld couldn’t refuse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

“I don’t think there’s any foolproof method of dealing with cognitive decline or fraud where the person truly believes what’s being told to them,” said Anspach.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Although no preparation is foolproof, there are steps you can take to reduce risks at home and on the road.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

However, he cautioned that no system was foolproof.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

It was foolproof, and soon Valfierno and Chaudron left for Europe in search of even wealthier fools to fleece.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day


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