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foolishness

[foo-lish-nis] / ˈfu lɪʃ nɪs /


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In September, Digga D called out the viral 'UK Poo' trend, which saw a wave of tracks blowing up on TikTok defined by what he described as "foolishness".

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

On the whole, this is all such foolishness, doing no favors to a Texas team that should be basking in a historic win.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Was it a calculated risk or stubborn foolishness?

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026

Diomande's act of foolishness just put the tin hat on it.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025

I know it’s probably foolishness, but if it is, I want to rule it out.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins


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