fooled

Example Sentences

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Losses for investors who were fooled into thinking they were buying a bargain were vast.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Do not be fooled into thinking this is just a Premier League problem.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The scientists found no evidence that bats were more likely to cross the road using bridges or that they were fooled into thinking that they were hedges.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

If it is a scam, you wouldn’t be the first ones fooled by a fake check.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

I can’t swear that I fooled the crabs, but our catches were good that summer.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson