aboveboard

Example Sentences

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I just want to make sure everything is aboveboard and done properly.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

In an era where college athletes can be compensated for endorsements and even be paid directly by their schools, Miami has turned into one of the nation’s most aggressive aboveboard spenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

"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 • Oct. 29, 2025

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 • Aug. 28, 2024

For William, who liked to be aboveboard in everything, this posed ethical dilemmas.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield