fooled

Example Sentences

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The scientists found no evidence that bats were more likely to cross the road using bridges or that they were fooled into thinking that they were hedges.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

If it is a scam, you wouldn’t be the first ones fooled by a fake check.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

But "lawmakers are not fooled", said Iteanu, as enthusiasm for AI has not dispelled public wariness about its potential consequences.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

But no one should be fooled by this happy talk.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

“Don’t think we don’t notice how you sabotage all your relationships so you can run back to Jupiter, Coop. You might have everybody else fooled with that sad-dumped-guy shit, but we know you.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone