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

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

"He's an absolute fool," theatre critic and arts broadcaster Ian Brown told BBC Radio London on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Any child will recognize that the book’s nonreptilian characters are abominable role models: One is a fool, the other a liar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

“That ent important! Little boy, ye tell yer da not to challenge him. I know enough to know fool magic when I see it, but Sigurd’s strong. He won’t fall for it again.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack