How to Use foolproof in a Sentence
foolproof
adjective- DNA fingerprinting gives police a virtually foolproof way to link a suspect to a crime scene.
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These hacks aren't foolproof, so take what works for you and leave the rest.
— Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Feb. 2022 -
Get a foolproof system to pay the rest of your bills — on time.
— Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2018 -
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 -
Blood cultures aren't foolproof and can take 24 to 48 hours.
— Marla Broadfoot, Science | AAAS, 5 Apr. 2018 -
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 -
Our new one, BA's best lasagna, isn't: just a foolproof ragù, béchamel, and pasta.
— Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 1 Mar. 2018 -
My foolproof self-care move is a hot bath in the evening, with a bunch of magnesium salts thrown in.
— Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 24 Sep. 2020 -
As with any gizmo, keep in mind that these things are not foolproof.
— Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 19 June 2020 -
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 -
The truth is there’s no foolproof way to gauge how close or far away the Pacers are from that caliber of team.
— J. Michael, Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2019 -
The most foolproof way to avoid heat damage is a no-brainer: Don't use heat.
— Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 21 Dec. 2020 -
The Instant Pot also is a foolproof and a hands-off way of making rice.
— cleveland, 29 June 2020 -
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 -
Her method is a foolproof way to get that chicharrón as well as tender meat that falls off the bone.
— New York Times, 22 Mar. 2021 -
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 -
There isn’t a foolproof solution, but a tight fit along your cheeks and nose will help a lot.
— John Kennedy, Popular Science, 10 Dec. 2020 -
According to Henry, the best part of this recipe is how foolproof this meal is to make.
— People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 -
Or, keep it simple with the most basic, but foolproof white tee.
— Erika Veurink, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024 -
Here’s a foolproof method for making the perfect hardboiled egg and a few tips.
— Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Oct. 2019 -
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 -
The small-but-mighty makeup bag must-have is foolproof to use and takes very little time to apply.
— Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 6 Apr. 2020 -
What is a foolproof method to tell whether someone has stopped breathing?
— Pat Myers, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022 -
Her foolproof formula is a loud mini-dress and tall boots, the more iridescent the better.
— Leah Dolan, CNN, 29 July 2024
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