look foolish
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The ruling said the police had "no information" the parade would result in disorder, only to look foolish 48 hours later.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Backing down from his promise made him look foolish, and if he hadn’t, he might have been the one to end up in handcuffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He was not afraid to look foolish as he learned, and as he learned, he taught his audience.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2024
Now, it’s Purdy, an AP NFL MVP finalist who overcame all the odds and continues to make critics look foolish.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
But no one wanted to look foolish on their first day either.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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