fall for

Example Sentences

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"I don't see why I should have any qualms if people fall for it," he told AFP in an interview in a Tirana cafe.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Maybe the most important thing that Christopher Brown, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, said Thursday about scams targeting U.S. citizens is that people who fall for them shouldn’t feel embarrassed.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

If share prices fall for an extended period then that could have an effect on jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Most of us know better than to fall for those text messages advertising remote positions with flexible hours that pay up to $3,000 a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I fall for it because my guard is down and because—let’s face it—I always fall for it.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman