be naive

Example Sentences

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“The approach is, let’s not be naive and pretend it’s not happening,” Martin told USA Today.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It would be naive to say that wasn’t an accelerant.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Jarvis also said it would be "naive" for anyone to say that the UK should not have a "functional working relationship with China".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“I’d be naive to think that everybody doesn’t understand that,” Sullivan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

“Don’t pretend to be naive, Wade,” Sorrento said.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline