beyond the reach of

idiom

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

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Her growing renown means that her major works are now far beyond the reach of most public museums to acquire. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 McVey’s header snapped beyond the reach of Lloris, finding the back of the net in the 21st minute. Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025 Representing the first use of this metal within the broader GMT-Master collection, its hefty price tag (and weight) pushed it beyond the reach of casual fans who longed for a steel version. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 In 2019, the couple had opened a second smokehouse with a massive brewery about 10 miles from downtown in Arden, beyond the reach of the river and, admittedly, most day-trippers. Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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