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

"You feel so guilty sometimes, you know, how did we fall for it? How did we fall for how he could have done that to us."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

This also means the real thief is out there somewhere, and my dad’s taking the fall for what they did.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas