fooled

Example Sentences

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It’s usually used to suggest traders may be fooled by a relatively small retracement of a big market dive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In the ruling, the justices cite testimony from jurors who say Hill told them "not to be fooled" by the evidence presented by the defence team.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

Like Mr. Gallego, they insist they were fooled back then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Soon our jaws are tired from chewing on the sassafras roots, and for a time our bellies are fooled into thinking we have eaten.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone