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disbelief

[dis-bi-leef] / ˌdɪs bɪˈlif /


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When a panel of expert judges announced its pick for “Best Bagel,” the crowd erupted with a mix of elation and disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“I came back and all of a sudden they knew every word to the songs,” she says with disbelief.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

He insisted the event was real, sparking both disbelief and amusement among peers and online observers alike.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The magistrate watched with mounting disbelief as the other villagers voiced their agreement.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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