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
They feel embarrassed or ashamed about falling for a trick.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Katie spends much of the season vacillating between raging at Archie and feeling guilt over falling for his manipulative overtures.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
The most recent data on consumer attitudes shows a split, with sentiment falling for households making less than $50,000 a year, even as it rises for six-figure earners, notes Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Yes, Breanna’s warning about falling for straight girls is now ringing in your head like a fire alarm, and yes, you’re wishing you listened.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
