beyond the reach of

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

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An ancient comet that entered our solar system this summer is offering a rare opportunity to learn more about distant planetary systems far beyond the reach of any spacecraft, researchers say. NPR, 30 Oct. 2025 One arrangement could support powerful quantum computers capable of solving problems beyond the reach of today’s machines. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025 Its terminals keep troops connected on the battlefield but also help guide FPV drones, marine robots and unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) beyond the reach of radio links. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025 These devices promise to revolutionize computing by solving problems far beyond the reach of classical machines. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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