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naïve

[nah-eev] / nɑˈiv /


naive


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“The approach is, let’s not be naive and pretend it’s not happening,” Martin told USA Today.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Old, failed ideas have a way of appealing to young, naive people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Call me naive, but that’s what I thought most sports betting would look like after the Supreme Court struck down a law in 2018 that had prevented states from legalizing the practice.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Sheriff Graeme Watson acknowledged she had been "naive and potentially taken advantage of" by her ex.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Before, I was naive enough to believe it was real.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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