fall for

Example Sentences

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But we, at least, can refuse to fall for it, seeing these comparisons for what they are.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

There was no sign of violence when at least 100,000 Hungarians attended an anti-Fidesz concert in Heroes' Square on Friday night, and Magyar warned people "not to fall for any kind of provocation".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Millions of people every year fall for these tricks, and billions of dollars annually are lost in the U.S. alone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s always a mind game and I fall for it every time, and I cave and it’s just so dumb.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Often they heard nearby Elvish voices singing, and knew that they were making songs of lamentation for his fall, for they caught his name among the sweet sad words that they could not understand.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien