beyond the reach of

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: beyond the control of
His illness was beyond the reach of medicine.

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Even achieving a limited, 30-day ceasefire has been beyond the reach of negotiators, as both sides continue to attack each other along the 620-mile front line and launch long-range strikes. Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 Criminal networks in India, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa and conflict zones are beyond the reach of a domestic-only response. Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Both father and son were found dead, casualties of a fire that raced along at the speed of a hurricane, beyond the reach of first responders, health care providers, and family members. Josh Klein, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025 This case reinforces the message that no financial intermediary or taxpayer is beyond the reach of U.S. tax laws. Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beyond the reach of

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“Beyond the reach of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20the%20reach%20of. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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