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guileless

[gahyl-lis] / ˈgaɪl lɪs /


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“A party plaintiff’s misguided belief or guileless action in relying on a statement on which no reasonable person would rely is not justifiable reliance,” according to Vondran Legal, which has offices in California and Arizona.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Yet here comes Maye, the guileless face behind the most maddening revival in sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Sud creates parallels between Clare in Hollywood and Dorothy in Oz, assigning Clare a Kansan back story, a yapping terrier and a guileless attitude.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Torres plays Alejandro, a guileless young dreamer who wants to design toys that teach children about the “joy of obstacles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Bates’s gratitude for Mrs. Elton’s attentions to Jane was in the first style of guileless simplicity and warmth.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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