fallen for

Example Sentences

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In the case of Pederson, the out-of-work cook who lost his entire stake, he had fallen for a category rife with sucker bets: mention markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Overall waiting lists have fallen for eight months in a row according to official figures.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“I’m the one that’s meant to show you what not to do in life and how to avoid the same mistakes that I’ve fallen for in my life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Your brother appears to have fallen for a romance scam.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“How he could have fallen for this cock-and-bull story is beyond my comprehension except that he may have wanted to.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik