believing

Example Sentences

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“On one hand, the Chair acknowledges the District’s confidence in its proposal, believing that they would not have made an offer they cannot afford.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

A recent survey of 750 U.S. chief financial officers found essentially no negative employment effect from AI last year, with most believing the technology will prompt only minor reductions in overall staffing this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Similar compliments have been showered on “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking” and “Scrubs,” each of which expounds its own version of believing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Both fighters lifted their arm at the end of the 12th round, each corner believing the belt was theirs.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“My sister, Leah, had leukemia. Some days she couldn’t get out of bed. But she never stopped believing that she’d get better.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas