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

This game was over early in the second quarter when Alabama, trailing 3-0, foolishly attempted to convert a fourth and one from their 34-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

I foolishly thought his acceptance meant we were all being accepted, but that could not have been farther from the truth.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

For a moment, I'm almost foolishly happy and then confusion sweeps over me.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins