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Six example sentences with aboveboard, each labelled with its topic.
The auction was run entirely aboveboard, with every bid read aloud and the ledger open for anyone to inspect.
Business
The council published its contracts aboveboard, naming every bidder and every price so no rumor of favors could start.
Politics
He dealt aboveboard throughout, telling clients about the fee he earned before they ever signed a single form.
Finance
The college insisted every recruiting visit be handled aboveboard, with each meal and ticket logged for the league.
Basketball
The founders ran the share allocation aboveboard, posting the full table so every employee could see each stake.
Startups
The tournament was run aboveboard, with referees watching every screen and the prize money paid the same night.
Gaming
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