believed

Example Sentences

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But player Lee said she believed operators would find ways to evade any regulation enacted.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“Bill lived a life of purpose, generosity, and service. He believed deeply that every person deserved the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life, and he spent decades working to make that vision a reality.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It is believed that he will make a much-anticipated appearance - to respond to allegations made against him - during the final leg of the commission's hearings.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

I would have had the words if I believed Luc was evil, but I didn’t know if I believed that.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse