foolish
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She had been buried at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., since her ill-fated race on July 6, 1975, when the 3-year-old filly raced Foolish Pleasure, the winner of that year’s Kentucky Derby.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2023
In July 1975, the filly Ruffian competed in a highly anticipated match race against Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure.
From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023
Foolish as they might appear, these are probably Twitter’s wisest users.
From Slate • Dec. 12, 2022
Although Foolish Loving Spaces was only released six days ago, Ogden's purple patch continued and Blossoms are already working on their fourth album.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2020
Foolish, foolish decision to leave all those weapons out.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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