folly
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Nordqvist's persistent faith in Woad and Hull, playing her two highest ranked players together in the four opening sessions seemed a folly.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
A fantastic folly is increasingly seen everywhere: property tax breaks for homeowners over 65.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Prolonging this parasitic relationship by trying to squeeze the last few drops of expensive oil out of the North Sea is sheer folly," Hopkinson said.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Mozeliak probably won’t be around to see the folly of this trade as he will leave this winter and his successor will have to pick up the pieces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
If he loved you, he would come and carry you off at swordpoint, as Rhaegar carried off his northern girl, the girl in her insisted, but the queen knew that was folly.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
If objectivity is the initiative, then both viewpoints must have their advantages and follies fully rendered.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
People forget about past follies, either by choice and/or because they’re distracted by the next shiny thing.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
To my eyes, however, the human follies she evokes are all too realistic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
Agency veterans of the 9/11 era had recognized its follies and revamped the training in an effort to prevent similar intelligence failures in the future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
"That is why he sent me. To put an end to these follies and bring your son to heel."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing folly
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