foolproof
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It isn’t foolproof, but it usually flags at least a few inaccuracies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
For the people on your list who warrant a little extra effort — and perhaps a slightly expanded budget — I offer a reliably foolproof formula: one handmade element, paired with one small store-bought companion.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025
A government-funded, industry-run trial looked at the main methods of age assurance and earlier this year reported all were technically possible – but none were foolproof and all carried risks.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
“Those can be defeated but that can take a lot of time,” Sutter said.”It’s not foolproof but at least it’s a strong deterrent.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025
And this time Cluny reckoned that he had hit upon a foolproof plan!
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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