fall for

Example Sentences

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But we, at least, can refuse to fall for it, seeing these comparisons for what they are.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

It is a remarkable fall for the once-highflying company, which captured the hearts and feet of Silicon Valley tech bros, soccer moms and Barack Obama with its eco-friendly wool sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"You feel so guilty sometimes, you know, how did we fall for it? How did we fall for how he could have done that to us."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s always a mind game and I fall for it every time, and I cave and it’s just so dumb.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He sincerely hoped Mr. Reardon had never been a middle-school teacher, because if he had, he’d never fall for this.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix