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
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
We will have to see what evidence Badenoch has, and what Jenrick says, to assess whether that MP is simply being naïve.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
Strategist Karl Rove called the idea “moronic, stupid, naïve, and dumb.”
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026
“People are naïve about such things,” Marco says, a phrase oft repeated by his instructor as both admonishment and warning.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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