fallen for

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The stock had already fallen for seven consecutive weeks to start the year, however, amid a broad technology sell-off that crushed fintech names.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In the case of Pederson, the out-of-work cook who lost his entire stake, he had fallen for a category rife with sucker bets: mention markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Wingstop’s domestic same-store sales have fallen for the past four quarters, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“I’m the one that’s meant to show you what not to do in life and how to avoid the same mistakes that I’ve fallen for in my life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

And the kid had fallen for it, hook, line and sinker, although the conversation had gone back and forth for a while.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier