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Ellie also says she thinks young people can be naïve, adding that there is a perception that "it happened to them, so it won't happen to me".

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

"Our data provide important information of which pathogens native snakes may likely have but also which they are likely naïve to. This can inform actions needed to prevent pathogen spillover from captive snakes," Mishin concluded.

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

This “Farm” isn’t lacking for good intentions and, in spots, as with Woody Harrelson’s fine casting as the naïve, loyal horse Boxer, one can see glimmers of what a good adaptation might have been.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

Dunk’s good, stout heart informs his determination to live up to the ancient chivalric oaths, which also makes him hopelessly naïve.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026

How naïve I had been to think I could control any of it.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

Laura McAllister, professor of politics at Cardiff University, said she thought the government had been a little naive.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Hopefully, I don’t sound as naive as those early internet optimists, who thought new shifts would usher in a golden age of humanity.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

Early on, I kept a running tally of the hours until that began to feel naive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

“We were a little bit naive when we bought the property. We didn’t fully understand the scope of what needs to be done,” said Chris Mathys, Rhine’s manager.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

He deepens his voice, “‘Boy, you so naive, somebody could snatch you up and you’d let them.’”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas