beyond the shadow of a doubt
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It was difficult to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt something as ephemeral as the bewitching of a cow or any of the other supposed hexes Parsons had been accused of.
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2022
But the senators, in effect, said that did not matter, because the evidence they heard convinced them beyond the shadow of a doubt.
From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2018
I have the ability to tap into the universe's hidden rhythms, and it allows me to figure out beyond the shadow of a doubt when two people are going to become friends.
From The Verge • Aug. 19, 2015
Sure things: “Lincoln,” “Argo” and “Zero Dark Thirty” will be there, beyond the shadow of a doubt.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2013
A deep-fried bean burrito, the bufriedo proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that frying always improves a food.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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