fool

Example Sentences

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Buffett’s point appeared to be that Epstein was able to fool even sharp managers like Greenberg.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Few listened, and Merrill looked like a fool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Even a fool could read the determination on the Bruins’ faces as they roared back from a 39-31 halftime deficit; they’d come so far together, but they so badly wanted to go further.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Inauthentic honey can also fool chemical analysis, because the sugar levels are so similar.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“Aw, come on, Rowdy,” I said, “leave the old fool alone. We’ve got more important things to do than to mess with an old goose.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls