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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Those who speak to key constituencies, like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez, have faced extra pressure to take advantage of their platforms, but even those who have sought to stay above the fray have recognized this unique moment. —

Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Those agencies, namely the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), have become increasingly politicized in recent years despite the offices’ history of remaining above the fray. —

Denise Chow, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024 Aside from a few gymnastics, swimming, and track events, few competitions were able to move above the fray. —

Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 6 Aug. 2021 Harari sits above the fray of Silicon Valley politicking. —

Daniel Immerwahr, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for above the fray

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