follies
Example Sentences
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If it’s too easy to say that “Jaws” and “Star Wars” pushed the movie industry in a more commercial, risk-averse direction—the money pit of “Apocalypse Now” and other ambitious directorial follies helped—it’s also true.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
People forget about past follies, either by choice and/or because they’re distracted by the next shiny thing.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
Without these changes, Californians are probably headed for more fiscal follies in the years ahead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
"It was the largest city in western Europe, with a population of over half a million, and it had an ebullient print media that was constantly commentating on the fashions and follies of the age."
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
"At his age, I committed a few follies of my own."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
