above the fray
idiom
: not directly involved in an angry or difficult struggle or disagreement
His political aides handled the controversy while he remained above the fray.
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All of our bank stocks, at least, remained above the fray and finished the week higher, led by a 2% gain for Wells Fargo .
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile Trump — a longtime friend of Epstein’s whose name allegedly appears in the files over a million times — and other figures working within or tied to his administration seem to not only hang above the fray, but enjoy the protection of the American justice system.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Bass has attempted to stay above the fray, mostly avoiding direct conflict with other politicians — at least in public.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The offensive lineman stayed above the fray, graduating with a degree in business, and wound up playing professionally in Amsterdam for NFL Europe.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile Trump — a longtime friend of Epstein’s whose name allegedly appears in the files over a million times — and other figures working within or tied to his administration seem to not only hang above the fray, but enjoy the protection of the American justice system.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Bass has attempted to stay above the fray, mostly avoiding direct conflict with other politicians — at least in public.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The offensive lineman stayed above the fray, graduating with a degree in business, and wound up playing professionally in Amsterdam for NFL Europe.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Above the fray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20the%20fray. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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