credulity
Example Sentences
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“It kind of beggars credulity that that number of complaints could be raised and that none could be substantiated,” Johnson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025
For all his acknowledged literary discernment, it is Cowley’s political credulity that has marked his reputation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
But this particular situation stretches one’s credulity to the brink.
From Salon • Oct. 28, 2025
For some residents, though, that has stretched credulity.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024
In some way that I couldn’t explain, I knew that his scorn of my childish credulity was right.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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