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[nah-eev] / nɑˈiv /


naive


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"Our data provide important information of which pathogens native snakes may likely have but also which they are likely naïve to. This can inform actions needed to prevent pathogen spillover from captive snakes," Mishin concluded.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

I was naïve and just totally blindly happy about the publishing process in the beginning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Dunk’s good, stout heart informs his determination to live up to the ancient chivalric oaths, which also makes him hopelessly naïve.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

That doesn’t determine editorial decisions, but it would be naïve to believe it doesn’t at all shape them.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

Instead people, like my naïve Mutter, insisted I was suited for bakery work.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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