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

A beat would be a welcome catalyst for Tesla stock, which has fallen for six consecutive weeks, dropping 13% over that span.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

If he was lying about this, he was probably lying about everything else, and I’d fallen for it.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks