disbelief

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“I stared at the thing in disbelief and then realized that this was exactly what was needed to drive a heart,” Greatbach wrote in his book “The Making of the Pacemaker.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"There has been a tremendous amount of disbelief for me, it's just so extraordinary," said Canadian Jeremy Hansen during a Q&A session with press late Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In a statement issued earlier this week Amy's family said they have been "crushed with disbelief, sadness and pain".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As the audience on the platform listened in disbelief, a higher note came from the train as it approached, and a lower note emanated as it sped away.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee