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

And the message-board-born concept of a “lolcow,” a gullible user who can be goaded into making a fool of themselves on a regular basis, definitely predated the music video.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

“You made a fool of me, Roz! My pack and my mate have left me! Now I’m just a worthless lone wolf! All because of you!”

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown