out of reach
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These ultrafast events, where chemistry truly unfolds, have largely remained out of reach for scientists.
From Science Daily
Although the potential of molecular electronics was clear, reliably predicting and controlling their behavior remained out of reach.
From Science Daily
Buying a house is out of reach for many Americans, with home prices hitting record highs this past year and mortgage rates remaining elevated.
From MarketWatch
"Initiatives like this open doors for people with visual impairments and other disabilities to experience and pursue careers in farming - opportunities that might otherwise have been out of reach," a statement said.
From BBC
But one tour group’s dream is a tour group leader’s safety concern, so they traced the edge of the blimp’s swing radius, staying out of reach of the resting giant.
From Los Angeles Times
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