folly

Example Sentences

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For some the play may suggest that foreign interventions are folly, while others may see evidence that the current conflict has been 2,500 years in the making.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

As the cautionary 1945 fable “Animal Farm” memorably shows, George Orwell had some thoughts about the Soviet Union and the terrible folly in politicized moralism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves had already expressed frustration at what she called Trump's "folly" in starting the war without a "clear exit plan".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Yet, “Pretty Lethal” is packed with run-don’t-walk folly that demands to be seen to be believed — if only to throw up your hands and say, “I guess!”

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

I told them this was folly, but none of them would listen.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin