believing

Example Sentences

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But in his sentencing remarks, he explained: "it would not be unreasonable to conclude that Henry would have wanted his phone back, believing it had been stolen from him or that he had been robbed."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

She finished in a runner-up spot last year and left Erin Hills firmly believing a win was within reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Claire still can delude herself into believing that Madame “loves” and “adores” them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Before the removal, Adam had voluntarily offered to contribute toward Brian’s expenses as a neighborly gesture, despite believing he had no legal liability.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

I’m having trouble believing that this was the guy Asase chose as her lifetime partner.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer