falling for
Example Sentences
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The mistake we’re making isn’t falling for headlines—they’ll eventually be right.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
New-ball partner Lauren Bell was also unusually wayward early on and as a result 57 runs came from the powerplay, even with Shefali Verma and Harmanpreet falling for 11 and eight respectively.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
They feel embarrassed or ashamed about falling for a trick.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
That inequality has given rise to what economists have begun to call the "K-shaped economy," where consumption for higher-income Americans is rising, but it is falling for lower-income people.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
I only half smile, hoping that he knows that I'm not falling for his game.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
