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fooling



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“The assertion that the U.S. Attorney’s Office was snookered by the Department of the Interior is not fooling anybody,” Eisen said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

It’s a disguise “Obsession” wears so well that it’s fooling people into thinking this perfectly adequate film marks the arrival of a new horror classic.

From Salon Jun. 4, 2026

Are we fooling ourselves to think our taxes matter to our moral responsibility?

From Slate May 11, 2026

No fooling, “Hokum” is a fabulous horror film for all tastes.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

But Kronos was always fooling us, misdirecting our attention.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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