gullible
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They “aren’t necessarily more gullible than everyone else, but they can be unusually attractive targets,” says Charles Sachs, a financial planner with Imperio Wealth Advisors in Coral Gables, Fla.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
First, he assumes that they’re as gullible as he is—that, since he believes the compliments they shovel his way, they’ll believe his shovelings too.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026
Maybe Roher believes this is what our increasingly gullible, truth-challenged citizenry needs from an explanatory doc: a flashy, kindhearted reminder that we’re the change we need to be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
Or is it more like Freddy Krueger, coming back to haunt the gullible?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
“I’ll also admit to the fact that certain arcanists occasionally use prepared candles or torches to impress gullible townsfolk,” Ben said, clearing his throat self-consciously.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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