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

Wingstop’s domestic same-store sales have fallen for the past four quarters, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 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

The prospect of higher borrowing costs has hammered non-yielding gold, which has fallen for eight straight days and just suffered its worst weekly drop since 1983.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“Bless my soul! Did you ever hear of anything to match it? Why does Palomides think she has fallen for him. “

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White