Example Sentences

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People forget about past follies, either by choice and/or because they’re distracted by the next shiny thing.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

The follies of the living were more than enough to keep him occupied.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

More aggressive fine print restrains other follies like the bond portfolio mismatches that undid California-based Silicon Valley Bank two years ago, says Davide Oneglia, director of European and global macro at TS Lombard.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

"It was the largest city in western Europe, with a population of over half a million, and it had an ebullient print media that was constantly commentating on the fashions and follies of the age."

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

"At his age, I committed a few follies of my own."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin