disbelief
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Doyle, who still lives in the family home in Taibach, "punched the air" in disbelief when he found out and said it felt like a "small victory".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
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
Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
A swimmer staring in disbelief at the clock after his final stroke.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Leo watched in disbelief as a large wooden raft floated in on the tide and slid to a stop on the beach.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing disbelief
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