gullible
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The dweeb so desperately wanted to be a superhero that he launches a war against real ones in order to turn their powers into weapons he then sells to a gullible public.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
The film’s version of LA is as ridiculous as the city is in real life, which makes it all the more enjoyable to see gullible Gail navigate her way through every situation.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
"People say that victims are gullible but the scams are put together well", they are very "sophisticated", said a source close to the investigation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
The fundamental problem is that hopeful investors are too often gullible investors.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
“Oh, is that all I That won’t be very much longer then, considering that you’re so gullible and brave and that I am already such an old, old man.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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