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believe

[bih-leev] / bɪˈliv /




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Believe it or not, Wall Street’s initial reaction to today’s CPI reading was fairly positive.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This article is adapted from his book “What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience,” forthcoming on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“They want safety, and they want a good experience when they come to the ballpark. Believe it or not, winning is not in their top five.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"If you bring even Pep Guardiola into Shakhtar now, or Jose Mourinho, or Jurgen Klopp, I don't know how he will manage this situation. Believe me, it's just mentality."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“My dear! Believe this: when she first came to me, I meant to save her from misery like my own. At first, I meant no more.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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