How to Use foolproof in a Sentence

foolproof

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  • DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
  • These hacks aren't foolproof, so take what works for you and leave the rest.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Whip up our foolproof poached eggs and hollandaise sauce as the base of the dish.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The most foolproof way to stow and track items is with clear storage bins.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Tap or click for the foolproof steps to make the job a lot easier.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Proenza Schouler faux-fur coat A faux fur is a foolproof way to stay warm.
    — Porter Simmons, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
  • This not to say that the 420 Cup is entirely foolproof.
    — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 1 June 2022
  • But these are not foolproof, as there are now thousands to choose from and some that are very risky.
    — Jonathan Dash, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • But the tool isn't foolproof, OpenAI warned in a blog post Tuesday.
    — Peter Weber, The Week, 31 Jan. 2023
  • However, the best alarm clock—rather the best foolproof alarm clock—is an alarm clock that can do both.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Yet Tranel is the first to admit that even an out-of-the-box solution like this one isn’t foolproof.
    — New York Times, 11 Aug. 2021
  • This small-batch ice cream and sorbet shop is a foolproof place to indulge.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 3 June 2022
  • According to Henry, the best part of this recipe is how foolproof this meal is to make.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022
  • The duo is all that’s needed for a flawless, even faux tan that is foolproof to apply.
    — Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Get her foolproof recipe for smashed burgers with caramelized onions from the new book below!
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022
  • What is a foolproof method to tell whether someone has stopped breathing?
    — Pat Myers, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The junction was foolproof with checks and double checks but it wasn’t—the men liked to say—idiotproof.
    — Justin Beal, Harper’s Magazine , 12 Dec. 2022
  • These recipes have stood the test of time and are inratables—foolproof.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The one foolproof means of making anyone about-face your sorry butt and head for the exits.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Anyone with straight hair can use these foolproof methods to make sure your DIY cut is nice and even.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The final piece of the puzzle for a confidence boost; the foolproof feel-good factor.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 17 Apr. 2021
  • In the latter case, here’s a foolproof trick: place the color into the crease of your eye when your eyes are open, and work down toward the lash line.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2021
  • Also, the foolproof directions on the back of package are great for loose-leaf tea first-timers.
    — Sonia Chopra, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Here, Hartley shares her foolproof recipe for a classic nut or seed spread.
    — Outside Online, 9 June 2021
  • This is not foolproof, though, as some cats will have worse or better teeth than others.
    — Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 24 July 2022
  • Paul Mescal in Gucci Channeling a bit of the '70s flair is also a foolproof move.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 13 Mar. 2023
  • While wash trading may seem like an easy way to drive up an NFT’s value, it’s not a foolproof plan, Grauer said.
    — Kevin Collier, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2022
  • While the effort is in the right direction, all these systems aren’t foolproof.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 7 May 2021
  • If that’s not a good indicator for a foolproof Mom gift, what is?
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Expect to snag around 30% off sitewide for Black Friday, and yes, that includes the brand's viral primer and foolproof blush sticks.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2022

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