folly

Example Sentences

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Here was a new danger, a tiny fugitive too young to know the folly of making a noise.

From Literature

Gomez added that while attempts to pull licenses border on folly, Carr’s threats and attacks on the media can create a chilling effect and erode the public’s confidence in the press.

From Los Angeles Times

People forget about past follies, either by choice and/or because they’re distracted by the next shiny thing.

From MarketWatch

Though his acidic sense of humour -- criticised as condescending by some -- is evident throughout, Parr's 180 photographs also amount to a portrait of human folly and environmental destruction.

From Barron's

Without these changes, Californians are probably headed for more fiscal follies in the years ahead.

From Los Angeles Times