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beyond reproach

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  1. Blameless, faultless, as in Jean's conduct at school is beyond reproach. The phrase employs the verb to reproach in the sense of “censure or rebuke,” a usage dating from the early 1500s.


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Allies of Mahmood also said that she considers the Supreme Court's judgement on the issue of trans rights to be "beyond reproach".

From BBC Oct. 14, 2025

Few franchises' fans are pricklier about canon than Trekkers unless the contradictions or violations in question occur on a show deemed nearly beyond reproach — like "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

From Salon Jul. 27, 2023

He has repeatedly denied this, and insisted that the process be transparent and beyond reproach.

From Reuters Jun. 8, 2023

His greatness on the football field is beyond reproach.

From Washington Times May 20, 2023

So I eat a lot, and the meal is beyond reproach, but I can’t say I’m enjoying it.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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