fool
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But, after Sinner's exit, only a fool would place a confident bet on which man might emerge victorious.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“That sounds like you really have the basis for an agreement. … But don’t fool yourself to think that completely addresses the situation.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The visual alteration was not brilliant – the influencer has to cover the bottom of his chin to hide his beard – but it was clearly enough to fool the retired teacher.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“I was a fool who provided them free funding to create a startup,” Musk said during his testimony on Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
He shook his head, face twisted with anguish, and said, “I don’t...I don’t have any fool magic.”
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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