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foolproof

[fool-proof] / ˈfulˌpruf /


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A foolproof strategy for redeeming credit-card points on flights or hotels?

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

"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

With eyes closed they inhaled deeply, for a good, concentrated sniff was the most foolproof way of knowing what was what.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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