fallen for
Example Sentences
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But young people, unfortunately, seem to have fallen for that bit.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I have never fallen for a financial scam in my 75 years of life, but the scammers are getting better,” he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Meanwhile, same-store sales at Wendy’s have fallen for six straight quarters, with a 6.3% drop in the most recent period.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
She had no idea anyone had fallen for the listing, much less lost thousands trying to rent it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Later I realized that this was simply a technique on the part of the authorities to glean information from us, and I had fallen for it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
