Example Sentences

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Pearl Harbor put an end to all that when Hitler foolishly declared war on the United States four days after the Japanese attack.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

"The munitions issue has been foolishly and unhelpfully overstated," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Boos rained down from the chilly New York crowd, which had been foolishly under the impression they might see the Mets win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

This game was over early in the second quarter when Alabama, trailing 3-0, foolishly attempted to convert a fourth and one from their 34-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Cam stared at her, nodding foolishly, as if it was that obvious.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith