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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

This “Farm” isn’t lacking for good intentions and, in spots, as with Woody Harrelson’s fine casting as the naïve, loyal horse Boxer, one can see glimmers of what a good adaptation might have been.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

Strategist Karl Rove called the idea “moronic, stupid, naïve, and dumb.”

From Slate ● Jan. 15, 2026

"The Jewish ... believe that death is not eternal … it is not because we are naïve," Rabbi Ulman said.

From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025

But they were not as naïve now, more deftly dodging her swinging stick.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

At the time, that did not sound entirely naive.

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026

"We cannot when all is said and done be naive in our dealings with China," he said, after holding talks with staff representatives and local politicians.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

He envisions himself as a realist, but his proposed appeal to national interest is almost touchingly naive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

I’d driven there feeling like a femme fatale, and left feeling naive and out of my depth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

It was a naive and sentimental time, and men spoke in windy phrases.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara