believed

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Gen. Todd Blanche hailed the case as an important step toward justice, and said he believed Castro would eventually end up in the U.S. for his day in court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Many expressed gratitude for Amin Abdullah, the centre's security guard who has been hailed as a hero for confronting the gunmen and initiating lockdown protocols believed to have prevented a greater loss of life.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Woodson believed in the founding of the Declaration of Independence, as Abraham Lincoln did.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Astronomers have long believed this arrangement reflects a common pattern throughout the Universe.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

I had believed the Bible always, but reading it now had nothing to do with belief.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom