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

The Welsh government said it was unable to comment on the issue ahead of the Senedd election, however it previously said that waiting lists in Wales had fallen for eight consecutive months.

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

Still, the fund has fallen for nine days straight, marking its longest losing streak since October 2023 and the worst nine-day stretch since October 2008, during which it lost more than 15%.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Their first week at Denison, he had fallen for the ardent young woman collecting signatures around campus to end the draft.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng