foolhardy

Example Sentences

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When Newby announced that he was running for a seat on North Carolina’s Supreme Court in the 2004 election, it seemed like a foolhardy choice.

From Salon

At the Mill Basin Deli on the southeast edge of Brooklyn, it was taken for granted that giving any quarter to Mamdani would be foolhardy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Zola,” with its story of a dangerous, foolhardy false friend, confirms that Black women aren’t angry, scary, intimidating or crazy to stand up to white women who don’t have their best interests at heart.

From Salon

Or foolhardy when this is a moment when she ought to be mustering as much authority as she can?

From BBC

Some concluded it was foolhardy to even consider rebuilding in such a fire-prone place.

From Los Angeles Times