fallen for
Example Sentences
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But young people, unfortunately, seem to have fallen for that bit.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I have never fallen for a financial scam in my 75 years of life, but the scammers are getting better,” he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
She had no idea anyone had fallen for the listing, much less lost thousands trying to rent it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The stock has now fallen for five consecutive days, dropping 21% over that period—though it pointed 2.8% higher early Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
She was glad she had never fallen for a horse or pony, for she would surely be neglecting it by this stage of her life.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
