foolishly

Example Sentences

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"The munitions issue has been foolishly and unhelpfully overstated," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Pretti attempted, foolishly, to assist a woman who had been pepper-sprayed by agents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

On Wednesday Lord Mandelson said he "foolishly" relied on assurances of Epstein's innocence, "which I regret to this day".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

“She made me believe I could do anything, and I foolishly believed her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Clare went to adjust his monocle but groped foolishly at the empty space in front of his eye socket.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman