beyond the reach of

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: beyond the control of
His illness was beyond the reach of medicine.

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The center is equipped with an impressive array of advanced detectors capable of identifying radiological, chemical, biological agents, and explosives—technology that is beyond the reach of many neighboring countries in the region. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 These results advance quantum’s reliability and scalability, moving the technology closer to solving problems beyond the reach of today’s supercomputers. Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 As this realm grows, the ability to control it will slip further beyond the reach of states. Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021 There, animals develop symbiotic relationships with bacteria that use chemical reactions to produce sugars necessary for life beyond the reach of sunlight. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beyond the reach of 

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“Beyond the reach of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20the%20reach%20of. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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