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foolproof

[fool-proof] / ˈfulˌpruf /


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"We know that no one system is foolproof," Nilsonne says, "which is why we have multiple lenses - it is crucial that the technology and human expertise work together."

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

He said Modi had called for a "foolproof system" to prevent irregularities in the future at a closed-door meeting with his allies on Tuesday.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 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

It was because her plan about the séance, which had seemed so simple and foolproof when she first thought of it, now appeared to have more holes in it than a mole-infested garden.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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