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credence

[kreed-ns] / ˈkrid ns /


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Erkılıç says she doesn’t give much credence to the AI versus humanity panic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He describes both men as “generational” talents, but Mr. Niemann, for all his gifts, has a past sufficiently checkered to give credence to Mr. Carlsen’s allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Researchers said the work also leant further credence to a theory about humpback whale patterns known as the "Southern Ocean Exchange".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

That theory gained credence over a decade ago when a workman from the building site contacted Donna after she made an appeal in a local newspaper.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

She wasn’t one to give credence to hell, and was braced for the truth.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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