Examples of foolproof in a Sentence

DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.

Recent Examples on the Web Their research shows that neither strategy is foolproof. — Chloe Williams, The Atlantic, 20 June 2022 The pair work together on a nearly foolproof scheme, but when their success threatens to unravel, Winnie disappears again, leaving Ava to pick up the pieces. — Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2022 If that’s not a good indicator for a foolproof Mom gift, what is? — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 15 Apr. 2022 The Heartstagram Frame by Framebridge is a foolproof gift that’s accessibly priced. — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 Even measuring profit margins, especially for particular goods, isn’t foolproof. — New York Times, 3 June 2022 The strategy is not always foolproof, and some viruses might not pick up enough harmful mutations to be stopped. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 3 June 2022 School security experts say it’s important to have multilayered approaches to preventing school shooting deaths because no single approach is foolproof. — Moriah Balingit, Washington Post, 29 May 2022 It’s that home-cook sensibility and her natural love of bold flavors that make her turkey recipe foolproof and far from bland. — New York Times, 9 Nov. 2021 See More

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