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beyond the pale

ADJECTIVE
out of bounds
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
open within bounds




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Even the idea of unity, which Jeep called for in a 2021 Super Bowl ad starring Bruce Springsteen, is probably beyond the pale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 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

He said: "It would be unacceptable to perform on such a stage given the fact their comments are so beyond the pale."

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

In their view, Sable’s behavior has been beyond the pale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2025

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




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