fooled
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If not, don’t be a crybaby if you get fooled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
The unusual illumination even fooled gold miners into thinking morning had arrived, prompting them to prepare breakfast shortly after midnight.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Charli had opened with the new album’s “Rock Music,” in which she declares that “the dance floor is dead”; here, her sarcasm fooled precisely nobody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
A difficult job market appeared to show improvement near the end of summer with a surprisingly big increase in employment, but don’t be fooled: Hiring in the U.S. is still unusually tepid.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Do not be fooled by appearances,” Phillip said.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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