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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /




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In one of the world's most AI-connected societies, the village's greatest challenge is not fading belief in fortune-telling, but the way it is consumed.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The belief that promoted sides that stayed up in their first season are often relegated in their second is a popular one, with the phrase 'second-season syndrome' regularly thrown about.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

“But just a belief in something higher than yourself, a purpose… You can’t fill it. And you go on and live with it.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Sunrisers had a glimmer when Seifert skied Abrar Ahmed on 57 but Crawley dropped a tough chance and the belief ebbed out of the visitors.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

He discredited both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, the very book that had been so much a part of his belief system.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

That this is a reflection of America is taken as a given, the same way “Love Is Blind” contestants don’t feel the need to mention their evangelical beliefs.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

A legal organisation representing her has sent a pre-action letter to ITV, claiming the broadcaster "subjected Nadia to direct discrimination, indirect discrimination and harassment because of her protected philosophical beliefs".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

His playbook: First, people with shared beliefs form an online community.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

So do dads carrying old-school Igloo coolers, each of whom, I suspect, has strongly held beliefs about bread density, condiment placement and whether tomatoes are worth the risk.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

He was big on ancient customs and beliefs and was known to quote Elders Proverbs.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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